Fluorosis
appears as multiple snow-white specks or a brownish stain on permanent
teeth. The cause could be that your child may have ingested too much
fluoride during the years when their teeth were forming.
Alternatively, the excess can come from swallowing too much fluoride
toothpaste (kids often like the way it tastes), drinking canned or bottled
drinks that contain fluoridated water, and taking too many of the fluoride
drops or tablets prescribed for infants.
It
is also possible that your water supply may have contained high levels of
fluoride, which added to the problem. As a precaution, have your
water supply checked.
To
find out about at-home testing of your tap water, call 1-800-445-3386, or
go to www.omniiproducts.com.
Fluoride test kits from this vendor cost $16.00, including postage.
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