USA - Formula, fluoride mix may discolor infants' teeth
Infants fed formula mixed with fluoridated water could ingest more than the recommended amount of the tooth-toughening substance, which could lead to spotted or discolored teeth, a state health official said this week.
Spokesman Gregory P. Moore said the state Department of Health and Human Services is asking two federal agencies -- the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- for guidance on the matter. The request follows a statement in November from the American Dental Association, which raised concerns about infants fed formula reconstituted with fluoridated water.
"At this point, from our perspective we think it's important for the public to realize there is a potential for fluorosis with the continual use of fluoridated tap water in reconstituted baby formula," Moore said.
Spokesman Gregory P. Moore said the state Department of Health and Human Services is asking two federal agencies -- the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- for guidance on the matter. The request follows a statement in November from the American Dental Association, which raised concerns about infants fed formula reconstituted with fluoridated water.
"At this point, from our perspective we think it's important for the public to realize there is a potential for fluorosis with the continual use of fluoridated tap water in reconstituted baby formula," Moore said.
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