Fluorosis of the primary dentition: what does it mean for permanent teeth?
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Children who develop fluorosis of the primary teeth at 1-2 years of age may be at greater risk of fluorosis of their permanent teeth. Fluorosis is a white, mottled discoloration of the teeth from excessive exposure to fluoride as the teeth are developing. Primarily a cosmetic problem, fluorosis is more common in regions where the fluoride content of drinking water is quite high, in children who may receive fluoride supplements unnecessarily, and in children who swallow fluoride toothpaste. Detection of primary-tooth fluorosis permits the dentist to evaluate a child's fluoride exposure and make adjustments before the permanent teeth are damaged.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1999
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Comparison of the intakes of sugars by young children with and without dental caries experience
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A study on the relationship between consumption of nonmilk extrinsic sugars and intrinsic milk sugars, and formation of dental caries in young children aged between 4.5 to 6.9 years of age, is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2007
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Fluoride dentifrice ingestion and fluorosis of the permanent incisors
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Influence of fluoride dentifrice intake in increasing the risk of fluorosis in permanent incisors is examined.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2006
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