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Brushing is the oral care practices that should be done for good hygiene. Brushing using fluoridated toothpaste each day can prevent tooth decay. Use fluoridated toothpaste is one of the factors that contribute to the reduction of tooth decay around the world.

Fluoride is a natural mineral that strengthens the outer layer of the teeth and help prevent tooth decay. However, excessive use of fluoride can cause fluorosis of enamel defects cortex teeth.

Effect of Excess Fluoride Intake

Excessive fluoride intake by children often occurs when they swallow fluoridated toothpaste when brushing. Some children like the taste of flavored toothpaste. This causes them to swallow the toothpaste.

In other circumstances, some children are given additional excessive fluoride. There will also be given additional fluoride while the water supply already contains adequate fluoride.

Excessive intake of fluoride during tooth formation can lead to tooth defects. As a result, outer layer of the tooth (enamel) is white and smooth the holes small brown. Color is clearly visible on the surface of front teeth.

Front teeth is very important to smile and attractive appearance. Of course the tooth defects can affect the skills themselves.

Treatment In Enamel Defects

Fluorosis enamel can be treated. With cosmetic dental treatment, the appearance of the teeth involved can be repaired. Pediatric Dentistry specialist will tell you about treatments that can be done if your child has a severe enamel fluorosis.

The Right Way To Use fluoridated toothpaste

Use fluoridated toothpaste is important to ensure your child’s good dental health

BUT

* Make sure the toothpaste is not used much. For children aged 6 years and below, brushing teeth should be assisted by parents and toothpaste used only as much as pea beans.
* Teach your child not to swallow toothpaste instead immediately spit after brushing.
* As for children under age 2 years, toothpaste may not be used.