Saturday, July 25, 2009

Can dental fluorosis occur on a permanent tooth after eruption into the mouth?

Dental fluorosis can only occur during enamel formation, so it won't affect teeth that have already erupted before the fluoride poisoning happens.





“What is Dental Fluorosis?”





"Dental fluorosis is an enamel defect caused by an excessive intake of fluorides during the time of enamel formation.


As dental fluorosis can only occur during the stage of enamel formation it is seen by all sides as the first visible sign that an overdose of fluoride has occurred in the child during this vulnerable period."

Can dental fluorosis occur on a permanent tooth after eruption into the mouth?
what the hell is dental fluorosis?
Reply:no it can here is an article on it



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