The College of Dentists of Quebec supports the use of fluoride to prevent tooth decay. He believes that one of the measures the most successful in the history of dental health care.

About dental fluorosis

A child may present a dental fluorosis if he has absorbed too much fluoride during tooth development. That is why we must encourage them to use a small amount of toothpaste containing fluoride and the spit after brushing teeth.

Serious cases of dental fluorosis alter the appearance of teeth. They have a discoloration or small brown streaks. The enamel may be rough, porous and difficult to clean. In cases of mild fluorosis, small white spots or lines often go unnoticed. You can not remove the fluoride is incorporated into the enamel of teeth. it is possible to improve the appearance of the teeth through treatments cosmetic dentistry. 
 

Fluoride is a natural mineral. It strengthens the tooth surface: the enamel. If the enamel is hard, teeth are less likely to get cavities.
 
 Children can be exposed to fluoride in four ways:
 
 - Water
 - Fluoridated toothpaste
 - Fluoride treatments
 - Fluoride supplements (chewable tablets or lozenge)
 - Water fluoridation is the most effective and least expensive to offer a large number of people fluoride protection. Therefore, fluoridation of municipal water is so widespread. Most are fluoride toothpastes.
 
 The young child who swallows too much toothpaste could develop dental fluorosis, children under 6 should be supervised while brushing their teeth and should only use a small amount of toothpaste (eg, size of a pea). Children under 3 years should have their teeth brushed by an adult using a smear of toothpaste.
 
 If you live in a place where water is not fluoridated and your dentist think your child is susceptible to cavities, it can suggest to provide fluoride supplements daily. The amount will depend on the age of your child and the amount of fluoride in drinking water, if necessary.
 
 To further protect your child against cavities, it may be that your dentist offers a fluoride treatment, administered to the dental examination.