Fluorosis is a condition that is caused by overexposure to fluoride during the first eight years of life. This is the time when most of the permanent teeth are being formed.
Despite the benefits of fluoride, overexposure as a baby and child can lead to fluorosis, which changes the look of the teeth, including causing white spots on teeth and/or mottled teeth.
Despite the benefits of fluoride, overexposure as a baby and child can lead to fluorosis, which changes the look of the teeth, including causing white spots on teeth and/or mottled teeth.
After the teeth erupt, the teeth of those affected by fluorosis may appear mildly discoloured.
For example, there may be lacy white markings that only your Melbourne CBD dentist can detect.
In more severe cases, the teeth may have:
A main cause of fluorosis is the incorrect use of fluoride-containing dental products such as toothpaste and mouth rinses.
Sometimes, children enjoy the taste of toothpaste so much that they swallow instead of spitting it out.
Other causes of fluorosis…
For example, taking higher-than-prescribed amounts of fluoride supplements during early childhood can cause it.
So as taking a fluoride supplement when fluoridated drinking water or fluoride-fortified fruit juices and softdrinks already provide the right amount.
In mild fluorosis, no treatment is required.
In more severe cases, there are several treatment options aimed at improving the appearance of the affected teeth.
Fluorosis treatment options may include:
Most fluorosis cases are mild, not painful, and don’t cause any permanent damage to a child’s teeth.
For severe fluorosis, it can usually be treated through a number of cosmetic dentistry techniques such as whitening or veneers.
For your fluorosis treatment in Melbourne CBD, call us on 03 9125 6201 or request an appointment online.
We are located at Level 17, 190 Queen Street in Melbourne CBD.
Dental fluorosis is a dental condition where there is a slight change in the look of the teeth, usually very faint white markings. It normally doesn’t affect the function of the teeth or cause any pain.
Most dental fluorosis is the result of consuming too much fluoride before the age of 8, while permanent teeth are still forming. Be sure kids learn to spit out toothpaste, not swallow.
The possibility of developing fluorosis exists until about age eight because teeth are still developing under the gums. Getting the right amount of fluoride is best — not too much and not too little.
We have a highly skilled and trained team of the best dentists in Melbourne CBD and staff who provide quality dentistry services
