Deciduous and young permanent dentin from children in St. John's, Newfoundland, contained more fluoride than did similar Toronto, Ontario, dentin, the difference being attributed to high- and low-fluoride diets, respectively. Conversely, older permanent dentin from people in these areas contained similar amounts of fluoride, perhaps because of earlier poor nutrition in St. John's.
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