The permanent teeth in children are starting to develop at age 3. If the child is receiving fluoride drops and is drinking fluoridated water, they may get fluorosis on the permanent teeth due to excess fluoride.
Dental Fluorosis isn't a disease and doesn't affect the health of your teeth. It is a cosmetic developmental defect of enamel that can occur when a higher than optimal amount of fluoride is ingested while the permanent teeth are developing, before they have erupted.
There are different types of fluorosis, and they have different symptoms and side effects.
Mild: The most widespread form of fluorosis and the least detectable. They look like small white spots on the teeth. They can either be easily noticeable or can be so faint that only a pediatric dentist near me is able to detect them.
Moderate: In some cases, the teeth develop yellowish or brown stains, giving the teeth a dull or even translucent appearance.
Severe: The rarest and most extreme type of fluorosis not only has severe staining, but also causes several pits or small holes in the surface of the teeth. Teeth with severe fluorosis are usually structurally weak and can even be poorly formed.
In mild cases of fluorosis, no treatment is required. However, in more severe cases there are several fluorosis treatment options aimed at improving the appearance of affected teeth.
Regulars visits to a children dentist can help you to prevent dental fluorosis in your kids.
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