{"id":121,"date":"2019-11-29T18:53:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-29T18:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tallahasseesmiles.com\/blog\/?p=121"},"modified":"2020-02-07T19:44:44","modified_gmt":"2020-02-07T19:44:44","slug":"what-is-fluorosis-and-how-can-you-fix-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tallahasseesmiles.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/29\/what-is-fluorosis-and-how-can-you-fix-it\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Fluorosis and How Can You Fix It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tallahasseesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_55896941__1566934150_47691-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Boy smiling\" class=\"wp-image-122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tallahasseesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_55896941__1566934150_47691-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tallahasseesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_55896941__1566934150_47691-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tallahasseesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_55896941__1566934150_47691.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child\u2019s teeth look rough, chalky, or mildly\ndiscolored, they may have fluorosis\u2014a common condition among children. You may\nbe wondering why their teeth have this cosmetic problem, and of course, if\nthere\u2019s anything you can do to repair their smile. Thankfully, your dentist in\nTallahassee knows all about fluorosis and how to treat it. Keep reading to get\nthe information you need to help your son or daughter get back the beautiful\nsmile they deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Fluorosis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluorosis is a cosmetic condition that is caused by\noverexposure to fluoride during the first 8 years of life. This is the time\nwhere your child\u2019s permanent teeth are being formed, and after they come in, parts\nof their smile affected by fluorosis may be slightly discolored. Typically, the\ncause is inappropriate use of dental products that contain fluoride. Sometimes\nchildren like the taste of toothpaste or mouthwash and may misuse them. Most\ncommonly, their teeth will have lacy white markings that only a dental\nprofessional could spot. However, in more serious cases, children can have\nteeth with problems like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Surface irregularities<\/li><li>Yellow to dark brown stains<\/li><li>Highly noticeable pits <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to know that signs of fluorosis are most\ncommon among children ages 12 to 15, but most cases are mild\u2014only less than 1%\nof cases are \u201csevere.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Fluorosis Treatable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In many cases, fluorosis may be so mild that your child\nwon\u2019t even need treatment. Or, it\u2019s possible for only the back of their teeth\nto be affected. However, if your child has noticeable fluorosis, there are\ntreatment options! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cosmetic issues like surface stains can be dealt with using\nprofessional teeth whitening, giving your son or daughter a radiant smile once\nmore. But, if they have more severe stains that can\u2019t be treated with whitening,\nthey could benefit from porcelain veneers. These thin shells of dental\nporcelain are bonded to the front surfaces of their teeth, masking a wide range\nof imperfections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can Fluorosis Be Prevented?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tallahasseesmiles.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">fluorosis\ncan be completely prevented<\/a>, but it\u2019s up to you as a parent to help your\nkids care for their smiles. Most tap water contains fluoride, so you can ask\nyour dentist in Tallahassee how much is in the local water supply. At home, you\ncan keep all products containing fluoride out of the reach of your children so\nthey won\u2019t get into them without your supervision. Also, ingesting too much\nfluoride can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, so these are some signs to\nwatch out for if you think your son or daughter has gotten into some fluoride. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know this important information about fluorosis\nand how to prevent it, use these tips to keep your kids\u2019 smiles safe, healthy,\nand beautiful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Steve , Dr. Ransey Boyd, and Dr. Kirstin Walther\nare a team of dentists who are experienced in treating patients of all ages.\nThey can provide all of the dentistry services your child needs to smile with\nbeauty and health. For any questions, they can be reached through their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tallahasseesmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by\nphone at (850) 878-4117. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your child\u2019s teeth look rough, chalky, or mildly discolored, they may have fluorosis\u2014a common condition among children. You may be wondering why their teeth have this cosmetic problem, and of course, if there\u2019s anything you can do to repair their smile. 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