How can we treat Dental Fluorosis?

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Fluorosis is a common disorder within the field of Dentistry that is experienced within the first eight years of and individual’s life and can be characterised by the hypomineralisation of tooth enamel and dentine; meaning these layers of the tooth’s surface appear softer than normal. In most circumstances, the effects of fluorosis, typically caused by the ingestion of excessive amounts of fluoride throughout the formation of enamel, are mild and do not need to undergo excessive treatment; the only visible symptom being small, white, opaque spots that form on the surface of the teeth. In the most severe cases however, this damage can have a serious impact on the overall visual appearance of your teeth, developing dark brown staining and rough surface enamel that may lead an individual to undergo correcting the issue. So, how can you work to prevent fluorosis, and what treatments are available to you?

Preventing Fluorosis

The most effective step to take in order to prevent dental fluorosis is to ensure that the intake of fluoride is limited in children from a young age; ensuring products such as food, mouthwash, and toothpaste are all checked for heightened levels of the mineral. As the intake of fluoride will not have an impact upon the appearance of teeth past the age of eight years of age, the greatest, and only risk, of dental fluorosis occurs during an individual’s childhood from the age of around thirteen months upwards. Thus, it is important to limit the amount of fluoride they come into contact with during day-to-day life. This may mean limiting the amount of processed food consumed, as a high fluoride count can commonly be found in such products.

Teeth Whitening

If suffering the consequences of severe dental fluorosis within adulthood, you may be inclined to opt for the use of cosmetic dentistry treatments to handle any of the resulting issues.
Teeth whitening is currently one of the most requested treatments on the market, offering an effective solution for all those looking to enhance the appearance of their smile. This type of treatment works to remove staining from the surface enamel and dentine by bleaching the teeth, giving them a whiter, and brighter, appearance overall. While it is important to note that bleaching your teeth could temporarily worsen the appearance of dental fluorosis, this treatment method offers a very safe and effective solution to those aiming to achieve their perfect smile, making it a great option to move forwards with.

Veneers

If you suffer from dental fluorosis that has had slightly more severe results upon the appearance of your teeth, such as alteration to surface texture, veneers may offer a great solution to the problem. Defined as thin shells of porcelain that are precision bonded to the surface of your teeth, this treatment works to mask any imperfections; giving the illusion of a whiter, straighter, and better aligned smile.
While veneers may be considered slightly more expensive when compared with other options, they’re extremely durable and last for around ten years on average; making them ideal for individual’s seeking a long term fix to their fluorosis issues. What’s more, the cosmetic dentistry procedure is one of great safety, meaning you don’t have to worry about what can go wrong and instead focus on all of the benefits!

To conclude, while these are only two of the treatments that can be utilised to resolve the problems caused by dental fluorosis, they are both extremely effective and highly requested solutions that work to help you achieve a smile you can be proud of. If you suffer with fluorosis, visit out dedicated dental fluorosis page to discover what our Ascent Dental Care Loughborough clinic can do to help you, and all the other treatments that we offer.

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