They can be irregular in shape or almost uniform ... and it appears along the gum line. Fluoride in water protects teeth, but too much can cause dental fluorosis. This usually occurs in children ...

A major cause of fluorosis is the inappropriate use of fluoride-containing dental products such as toothpaste and mouth rinses. Sometimes, children enjoy the taste of fluoridated toothpaste so ...

White spots on your teeth could be a sign of a problem. One of the causes of this discolouration could be dental fluorosis. Dental fluorosis is a cosmetic condition which is caused by the ...

1190-1201) and supported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. But children can continue using fluoridated water and fluoride toothpaste because fluoride has been proven to ...

Exposing teeth to excessive fluoride alters calcium signaling, mitochondrial function, and gene expression in the cells forming tooth enamel -- a novel explanation for how dental fluorosis ...

Too much fluoride can lead to dental fluorosis or skeletal fluorosis, which can damage bones and joints. Skeletal fluorosis is extremely rare in the United States, and no evidence indicates that ...

Fluorosis is hypomineralization of the dental enamel, resulting in higher surface and subsurface porosity than normal enamel. Fluorosis is caused by excessive exposure to fluoride during the early ...

Dental fluorosis is caused by taking in too much fluoride over a long period when adult teeth are forming under the gums. But some scientists’ concerns extend far beyond fluorosis.

Demonstrates public perceptions of dental discolouration typical of dental fluorosis. Shows in one step the application of public participation and involvement in health service research by ...