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  Dental fluorosis is defined as a problem with the development of  enamel structure from excessive exposure to high fluoride concentrations.   Excessive fluoride intake during  childhood can affect tooth development, causing dental fluorosis. The severity ranges from mild white opacity to more severe browning or pitting of the enamel. The purpose of this article is to provide readers with a better understanding of the causes, diagnosis, and  treatment of dental fluorosis in children. 

 It is a group of disorders that cause pain and loss of normal function of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), or jaw joint. The temporomandibular joint is located in front of the ear, on either side of the head.  The joint is made up of the lower jaw and the skull. A disc of cartilage, which acts as a shock absorber and lubricant for the joint, separates these two bones. The TMJ and masseter muscles allow you to open your mouth, speak, and chew.  TMJD can originate from the masticatory muscles, the cartilaginous disc, or the articular bone.