Fluorosis - Tooth staining caused by excessive fluoride intake. -

Fluorosis - Tooth staining caused by excessive fluoride intake. 

When and why it forms. | What does fluorosis look like? Pictures- snow capping (mild), mottling, brown (severe). | What dental treatments can be used to correct fluorosis? - teeth whitening, microabrasion, resin infiltration, restoration placement.

What is dental fluorosis?

• Fluorosis is a permanent type of tooth staining that forms in response to high-level systemic (internal) exposures of fluoride, when experienced by children during that time period when their teeth are forming.
• During periods of high exposure, the normal process of tooth mineral formation is disrupted. This results in areas of hypomineralization (reduced mineral content) and increased porosity in the tooth's developing hard tissues (especially enamel).
• These changes alter the tooth's appearance (pictures), multiple teeth are usually affected. - Color changes can range from chalky white to brown. Just isolated or widespread portions of a tooth may be involved. Tooth surface damage or pitting may occur.
• Common causes of fluorosis include children swallowing fluoride toothpaste when brushing.
• Various treatments can be used to resolve fluorosis staining/damage including: teeth whitening, ...............................