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Substantial consumption of fluoride increases chance of mild fluorosis
by bjs on October 25, 2010 in Blog Entry
CHICAGO, Oct. 25, 2010 — Young children who consume substantial amounts of fluoride through infant formula and other beverages mixed with fluoridated water or by swallowing fluoride toothpaste have an increased chance of developing mild enamel fluorosis, according to research published in the October issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association and supported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Children can continue using fluoridated water and fluoride toothpaste because fluoride has been proven to prevent tooth decay, and mild fluorosis does not negatively affect dental health or quality of life.
“Nearly all of the fluorosis in our study participants was mild. A recent review of the effects of mild dental fluorosis on oral health — related quality of life concluded that the effect of mild fluorosis was not adverse and could even be favorable,” according to the study. “This suggests that concerns about mild dental fluorosis may be exaggerated. Therefore, no general recommendations to avoid use of fluoridated water in reconstituting infant formula are warranted. ”
Could even be favorable?
by bjs on October 25, 2010 in Blog Entry
CHICAGO, Oct. 25, 2010 — Young children who consume substantial amounts of fluoride through infant formula and other beverages mixed with fluoridated water or by swallowing fluoride toothpaste have an increased chance of developing mild enamel fluorosis, according to research published in the October issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association and supported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Children can continue using fluoridated water and fluoride toothpaste because fluoride has been proven to prevent tooth decay, and mild fluorosis does not negatively affect dental health or quality of life.
“Nearly all of the fluorosis in our study participants was mild. A recent review of the effects of mild dental fluorosis on oral health — related quality of life concluded that the effect of mild fluorosis was not adverse and could even be favorable,” according to the study. “This suggests that concerns about mild dental fluorosis may be exaggerated. Therefore, no general recommendations to avoid use of fluoridated water in reconstituting infant formula are warranted. ”
Could even be favorable?
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