Dental fluorosis in child can prove to be quite a problem cosmetically. Fluorosis has a negative effect on the cosmetic nature of the tooth but it has not yet been proven to have any effect on health. Dental fluorosis is caused by excessive ingestion of fluoride during the tooth forming years. It is important to make note of the fact that this can only be caused during the years in which the teeth are forming. While it can have a cosmetic impact on teeth, it’s ability to prevent cavities makes it absolutely essential to good oral health.

       Dental fluorosis in child is has no negative health effects despite the many myths about fluoride. Fluoride can do a great deal to prevent cavities from forming if it is ingested during the formative years. After that is no effect unless used in toothpaste. Fluoride even naturally occurs in the water supply of some areas. In most cases the actual concentration of fluoride in the drinking water is less than 1 part per million. This is enough to prevent tooth decay yet not enough to cause fluorosis.

       Dental fluorosis in child can be prevented with the correct care. Your family dentist can tell you about how much your fluoride your child should be ingesting. It also a good idea in many cases to use a non fluoridated toothpaste when cleaning your baby’s teeth and until about the age of five. This is because it is likely that your child can swallow the toothpaste, therefore causing fluorosis. These measures should prevent fluorosis, but if they don’t then tooth bleaching procedures can help erase the effects.

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