A REVIEW ON EFFECT OF FLUORIDE CONCENTRATION IN DRINKING WATER

The aim of our topic is to Review on Effect of Fluoride Concentration in Drinking Water to review the literature about fluoride toxicity and to know knowledge about fluoride effect. The deep ground water from drilled wells is naturally occurring high fluorides content whereas surface water and water from traditional shallow dug wells have lower fluoride. Consumption of higher regular dose of fluoride contaminated water and food causes fluorosis. Fluorosis has attained an alarming dimension all over world including India. Fluoride adverse effects depend on total fluoride dosage from all sources. High intake results in the molting of teeth enamel, symptoms commonly evident in children below Eight years. Some specific effects are Dental fluorosis, skeletal fluorosis, Non-skeletal/Soft tissue fluorosis, etc. Products to have high fluoride content should be avoided. It is also Control by in daily diet adequate amount of calcium, vitamins A, C and D should be regularly included.