Fluorosis - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
Exposure to a high amount of fluoride while the teeth are forming, can lead to dental fluorosis and skeletal fluorosis.
Exposure to a high amount of fluoride while the teeth are forming, can lead to dental fluorosis and skeletal fluorosis.
‘CDC recommends kids to begin using fluoride toothpaste at two years of age to prevent accidental ingestion of fluoride and the possible risk of dental fluorosis.’
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The recommended toothpaste amount for children at three to six years old is of pea-sized, and for those under three about a rice grain, according to the report. Read More..
The CDC also noted that nearly 80 percent of children aged 3 to 15 years started brushing later than the recommended age of six months.
Fluoride use could help avoid tooth decay, but the CDC recommended children to begin using fluoride toothpaste at two years of age to prevent inadvertent ingestion of fluoride and the potential risk of dental fluorosis.
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The CDC is a US federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Children may Come Down With Mild Fluorosis Following Substantial Consumption of Fluoride
A new research has pointed out that intake of substantial amounts of fluoride by young children through infant formula and other beverages could cause mild fluorosis.
A new research has pointed out that intake of substantial amounts of fluoride by young children through infant formula and other beverages could cause mild fluorosis.
'Fluorosis' Among Chinese Villagers Caused by Polluted Coal Smoke
Fluorosis is targeting villagers in isolated regions of southwestern China, who use coal in their daily lives.
Fluorosis is targeting villagers in isolated regions of southwestern China, who use coal in their daily lives.
