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FLUOROSIS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Fluorosis is a\u00a0defect in tooth enamel<\/b>\u00a0caused by excessive fluoride in young children. It typically looks like white streaks or spots in teeth.[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What does Fluorosis look like?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text]Almost all instances of Fluorosis in the United States are mild cases which look like\u00a0spots or streaks of bright white<\/b>\u00a0in the enamel of the tooth. Often unnoticeable, these spots may stand out as brighter white than the rest of the tooth surface. The much rarer cases of extreme Fluorosis are evidenced by brown stains and rough tooth surfaces.[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What causes Fluorosis?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text]Fluorosis is caused by the ingestion of\u00a0too much fluoride<\/b>\u00a0by young children whose teeth are still developing.[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]How can I prevent Fluorosis?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text]Ask Dr. James Sparaga to determine how much fluoride your children need, and make sure that you\u00a0monitor<\/b>\u00a0your children\u2019s ingestion of fluoride from all sources.[\/vc_column_text]
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THERE ARE SEVERAL POTENTIAL SOURCES OF FLUORIDE THAT SHOULD BE ACCOUNTED FOR:<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Many communities have fluoridated water[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Some bottled water is fluoridated[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Most toothpastes have fluoride[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Some children take fluoride supplements[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]If your child gets enough fluoride from the tap water in your community, there\u00a0may be no need for fluoride supplements<\/b>\u00a0in vitamins or bottled water. Children under the age of eight should be supervised to make sure that they don\u2019t swallow too much fluoridated tooth paste.[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What can Dr. James Sparaga do about Fluorosis?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text]Ask Dr. James Sparaga about preventing Fluorosis in very young children. Mild discoloration caused by Fluorosis\u00a0may be reversed<\/b>\u00a0by teeth whitening. More serious discoloration can be concealed with veneers or dental bonding.\u00a0Ask Dr. James Sparaga<\/b><\/a>\u00a0for recommendations for your particular circumstances.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1566564590059{padding-right: 5px !important;}”][vc_column_text] FLUOROSIS [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”3″ el_width=”10″ accent_color=”#e5b250″][vc_column_text]Fluorosis is a\u00a0defect in tooth enamel\u00a0caused by excessive fluoride in young children. 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