Two to three out of every ten residents in Narok County are affected by dental fluorosis, a condition primarily caused by the consumption of water with high fluoride content.
This condition, which results in the discoloration of teeth, is particularly prevalent among children.
According to Dr.
Daniel Chebyegon, a dental specialist based in Narok, the condition is especially common in communities living around Siayabei, Naireki Enkare and Suswa, where fluoride levels in borehole water are notably high. "Dental fluorosis occurs during the early stages of tooth development, typically in childhood, when teeth are still forming," Dr.
