Fluorosis of teeth

DENTAL FLUOROSIS

Dental fluorosis is the appearance of faint white lines or streaks on the teeth that only occurs when younger children consume too much fluoride, from any source, over long periods when teeth are developing under the gums. Once teeth break through the gums, you cannot develop fluorosis.

DENTAL FLUOROSIS

Fluorosis isn’t a disease and doesn’t affect the health of your teeth. In most cases, the effect is so subtle that only a dentist would notice it during an examination.

How to Prevent Child From Developing Fluorosis?

The chance of developing fluorosis exists until about age eight because teeth are still forming under the gums. Ultimately, getting the right amount of fluoride is best—not too much and not too little. Your dentist, pediatrician or family physician can help you determine the proper amount of fluoride for your child. 

Infant to 3 years old:

1) Breast feed your child - For all infants human milk is recommended.Breast milk is very low in fluoride. Nursing mothers or pregnant women who drink fluoridated water do not pass significant amounts of fluoride to their child.

2) Use ready-to-feed formula. This type of formula contains little fluoride and does not contribute significantly to the development of mild dental fluorosis. Consult your doctor on the best type of formula for your baby.

3)Supervise children’s brushing to ensure that they use of the appropriate amount of toothpaste, which is no more than a smear or the size of a grain of rice.

3 to 8 years old:

1)For children ages 3-6, use no more than a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste.

2)Many cases of fluorosis can be prevented by keeping children from swallowing fluoride products like toothpaste. 

3)People living in areas where naturally occurring fluoride levels in drinking water exceed 2 parts per million should consider an alternative water source or home water treatments to reduce the risk of fluorosis for young children.

4)Use dietary fluoride supplements only as prescribed by a physician or a dentist. Fluoride supplements are recommended for children between 6 months and 16 years old living in non-fluoridated areas and at high risk of developing tooth decay. 

              

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