Dentist in Noida for Dental Fluorosis Treatment

Chalky white teeth? Yellow or discolored teeth? Irregular Pits on Teeth? These could be signs of Dental Fluorosis. Book your appointment for Dental Fluorosis Treatment 08527623340 with Top Rated Dental Clinic in Noida - Happy Tooth Dental Clinic.

Understanding Dental Fluorosis

Flouride is a naturally occurring mineral which when consumed in adequate quantities is beneficial for dental as well as skeletal health of our body. It is helpful in increasing the mineralisation of teeth thus preventing decay but its over exposure leads to Dental Flourosis which is a condition in which demineralisation of enamel occurs causing the teeth to become brittle.

Excessive fluoride intake when the teeth are developing in childhood ,(which actually starts in the womb)affects the teeth permanently. The critical window for dental fluorosis to develop in response to excessive fluoride intake ranges from birth to eight years of age. Fluoride is added to many toothpastes and mouthwashes in adequate quantities to prevent tooth decay

Signs of Dental Fluorosis

1.       Chalky white appearance on teeth

2.       Yellow or brown discoloration

3.       Surface irregularities

4.       Visible pits on teeth

Grading of Dental Fluorosis

• Questionable. The enamel shows slight changes ranging from a few white flecks to occasional white spots.

• Very mild. Small opaque paper-white areas are scattered over less than 25% of the tooth surface.

• Mild. White opaque areas on the surface are more extensive but still affect less than 50% of the surface.

• Moderate. White opaque areas affect more than 50% of the enamel surface.

• Severe. All enamel surfaces are affected. The teeth also have pitting that may be discrete or may run together.

Prevention of Dental Fluorosis

A major cause of fluorosis is the inappropriate use of fluoride-containing dental products such as toothpaste and mouth rinses. Sometimes, children enjoy the taste of fluoridated toothpaste so much that they swallow it instead of spitting it out. But there are other causes of fluorosis. For example, taking a higher-than-prescribed amount of a fluoride supplement during early childhood can cause it. So can taking a fluoride supplement when fluoridated drinking water or fluoride-fortified fruit juices and soft drinks already provide the right amount.

Fluoride intake is considered a key factor in the prevention of dental caries and the improvement of public dental health. This element is recognized as a “double-edged sword” because of its beneficial role in the prevention of caries along with its catastrophic role in causing dental fluorosis. The recommended level of fluoride in community drinking water is around 0.7 to 1.5 ppm. If you have specific questions about how fluoride may impact your health, talk to your healthcare provider.

Treatment for Dental Fluorosis

In mild cases generally no treatment is required. The appearance of teeth affected by mild to moderate fluorosis can be significantly improved by variety of cosmetic treatments. Most of the treatments are aimed at masking the stains.

1.       Composite bonding restorations which are cosmetic, tooth coloured and long lasting.

2.       Crowns and Bridges to mask the stains in moderate cases.

3.       Veneers can be considered to treat very mild to mild cases.

4.       Methods like microabrasion can be considered to treat mild white chalky appearance on teeth.

Dental Clinic in Noida for Dental Fluorosis Treatment

At Happy Tooth Dental Clinic - Top Rated Dental Clinic in Noida - our dentist help evaluate the root cause of your chalky white teeth, patches on teeth, irregular pits on teeth, discolored teeth etc to provide you best dental treatment. Right diagnosis is important for right dental treatment. Book your appointment today by calling 08527623340 so that you can always smile with confidence.