As a rural dentist working with vulnerable and underserved communities in Nigeria, I’ve had first-hand experience working with children at risk of oral health diseases, such as dental caries, Noma, ...

then they are prone to dental fluorosis by the time the permanent teeth erupt,” he said. The former president of the Nigerian Dental Association further noted that parents should measure their ...

Responding over the weekend, the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria described the ... out that health risks such as dental and skeletal fluorosis or thyroid issues typically stem ...

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 ...

However, this reduction in caries has also been associated with concerns regarding increased prevalence of dental fluorosis in both fluoridated and non-fluoridated communities. [1–4] The York ...

However, young children may swallow 64-100% of their toothpaste, putting them at risk of dental fluorosis since they are being systematically exposed to fluoride. Therefore, it is crucial to ...

The condition, dental fluorosis, results from exposure to excessive fluoride during teeth enamel formation. The effect on incisors and molars can range from barely noticeable white flecks to pits ...

There are several possible causes of white spots on the teeth. A common cause is dental fluorosis. This is typically the result of increased fluoride consumption in childhood. It is usually a ...

“While dental fluorosis can be moderate or severe, causing extensive enamel changes, in the U.S., dental fluorosis is mostly mild and cosmetic, meaning it does not affect tooth function and is ...

The controversy surrounding fluoride is its adverse effects. Too much fluoride can cause one known issue: dental fluorosis. Fluorosis is a mild tooth development that can change the way children ...