Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Dental fluorosis is a common [2] disorder, characterized by hypomineralization of tooth enamel caused by ingestion of excessive fluoride during enamel formation. [3] It appears as a range of visual changes in enamel [4] causing degrees of intrinsic tooth discoloration, and, in some cases, physical damage to the teeth.
Fluoride is sold in tablets for cavity prevention. Fluoride or fluorine deficiency is a disorder which may cause increased dental caries [1] and possibly osteoporosis, [2][3] due to a lack of fluoride in diet. [4][5] Common dietary sources of fluoride include tea, grape juice, wine, raisins, some seafood, coffee, and tap water that has been ...
Fluoride varnish. Fluoride varnish is a highly concentrated form of fluoride that is applied to the tooth 's surface by a dentist, dental hygienist or other dental professional, as a type of topical fluoride therapy. [ 1 ] It is not a permanent varnish but due to its adherent nature it is able to stay in contact with the tooth surface for ...
There are claims online that fluoride is poisonous, but experts say that's a stretch. Excessive amounts of fluoride can be harmful, but it's rare and typically happens in young children. The ADA ...
The culture wars have a new target: your teeth. Communities across the U.S. are ending public water fluoridation programs, often spurred by groups that insist that people should decide whether ...
Topical fluoride is more highly recommended than systemic intake to protect the surface of the teeth. [126] Topical fluoride is used in toothpaste, mouthwash and fluoride varnish. [ 125 ] Standard fluoride toothpaste (1,000–1,500 ppm) is more effective than low fluoride toothpaste (< 600ppm) to prevent dental caries. [ 127 ]
Remineralization is a natural process and does not have to involve fluoride. Tooth remineralization is the natural repair process for non-cavitated tooth lesions, [1][2] in which calcium, phosphate and sometimes fluoride ions are deposited into crystal voids in demineralised enamel. Remineralization can contribute towards restoring strength and ...
Fluoride therapy is the use of fluoride for medical purposes. [2] Fluoride supplements are recommended to prevent tooth decay in children older than six months in areas where the drinking water is low in fluoride. [3] It is typically used as a liquid, pill, or paste by mouth. [4] Fluoride has also been used to treat a number of bone diseases. [5]