24 Year old Hispanic Male, Non smoker. MHX- No allergies, No systemic conditions, not taking any medications
Clinically Patient has not restorations or possible caries present.
Dental fluorosis (also termed mottled enamel) is an extremely common disorder, characterized by hypomineralization of tooth enamel caused by ingestion of excessive fluoride during enamel formation. … In the “mild” form of the disease, these mottled patches can involve up to half of the surface area of the teeth.
If so, you or your child may be among the millions of Americans who now have a condition called dental fluorosis. Fluorosis is a defect of tooth enamel caused by too much fluoride intake during the first 8 years of life. Although fluorosis can be cosmetically treated, the damage to the enamel is permanent.
How to avoid Dental Fluorosis ?
Begin using toothpaste with fluoride when the child is 2 years old. Use toothpaste with fluoride earlier if your child’s doctor or dentist recommends it. Supervise your child’s tooth brushing, encouraging the child to spit out toothpaste rather than swallow it.
