Guidelines on fluoride supplements

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.