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13 Αυγ 2024 · The most obvious sign of fluorosis is discoloration or white spots on the teeth. Learn what's best for your family's teeth. If you want your baby or child to have healthy teeth but are worried about the effects of too much fluoride, this article should answer all your questions.
Children younger than age 3 should use a "smear" of toothpaste containing fluoride. Limit tooth brushing to 2 times a day for this age group. Children aged 3-6 years should use a slightly larger, "pea-sized" amount of toothpaste containing fluoride. Supervise and help young children with tooth brushing.
15 Μαΐ 2024 · Tooth color can also be affected by infant and early childhood illness and any drugs taken, dental infections of baby (primary) teeth, trauma to the face, and genetics.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) intends this guideline to help practitioners and parents make decisions concerning appropriate use of fluoride as part of the comprehensive oral health care for infants, children, adolescents, and persons with special health care needs.
13 Αυγ 2024 · It's important to diagnose fluorosis as early as possible, to remove the cause of excessive fluoride intake. If you notice white spots on baby teeth in your child, for instance, it may be possible to make some changes to avoid damage to their permanent teeth that are still developing.
A recent study of fluorosis among 2435 children aged seven to 13 years in Toronto, Ontario (11) found dental fluorosis of moderate degree (Tooth Surface Index of 2 – fluorosis of moderate severity) in 14% of seven-year-olds, 12.3% of 13-year-olds and 13.2% of the two groups combined, a prevalence similar to most of the recent studies performed i...
The prevalence of fluorosis in the United Kingdom may increase following the publication of Delivering Better Oral Health, published by the Department of Health in 2007, 1 which suggested changes to fluoride levels in children's toothpastes.
