Breathing in high levels of arsenic can cause a sore throat and irritated lungs. Swallowing high levels of arsenic can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle weakness and cramping, skin rashes, and other problems. Exposure to high enough amounts of arsenic can be fatal.

found slight increase in arsenic content in carious enamel as compared to healthy enamel. Although there is no systematic review available about the effects of arsenic and prevalence of dental caries in children, this study contributes to the epidemiological evidence about the same.

Severe mercury poisoning is rare in modern times, but it does occur. We present a case report and a histopathologic investigation into the mechanism of the associated tooth loss.

People are exposed to elevated levels of inorganic arsenic through drinking contaminated water, using contaminated water in food preparation and irrigation of food crops, industrial processes, eating contaminated food and smoking tobacco.

An estimated 2.1 million people throughout the U.S. may be drinking domestic well water high in arsenic(Public domain.)

The most cost-effective method for removing arsenic from a private water supply appears to be reverse osmosis, commonly called RO. RO can be thought of as filtration at a molecular level. It works by forcing water through a special, selective membrane.

What about bathing and showering? Arsenic does not easily enter the body through the skin. Bathing, swimming, and showering with water that has levels as high as 500 ppb (0.500 ppm) is safe if you avoid swallowing the water.

Small amounts can dissolve into groundwater that may be used for drinking water. Drinking water with arsenic in it can increase your risk of cancer and other serious health effects. It is important to know how much arsenic is in your drinking water and how you can reduce your exposure.