Question 1

what are the tests for fluorosis?

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Many tests: Your dentist will do a differential diagnosis between caries and fluorosis. Skeletal flourosis can be tested by drinking water Fluoride level testing. Blood and urine samples.

Question 2

what are some ways to treat fluorosis?

Accepted Answer

Time: Fluorosis is a condition that can happen when children between the ages of 3 months and 8 years are overexposed to fluoride, usually from swallowing too much toothpaste. Tiny white permanent streaks or spots appear on the enamel of the teeth. These streaks can't be removed, limit Fluoride intake and wait until the effected teeth (usually baby) fall out.

Question 3

can using white strips make fluorosis worst?

Accepted Answer

No: There is very little benefit from over-the-counter whitening products anyways. A professional whitening from a dentist will whiten teeth even with fluorosis or tetracylcline stain, however, the whitening trays will need to be worn for a longer period of time. It certainly won't make fluorosis worse.

Question 4

has anyone ever had fluorosis? what are causes?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Dental fluorosis is a developmental disturbance of dental enamel caused by excessive exposure to high concentrations of Fluoride during tooth development.

Question 5

i think i have fluorosis. how can i tell for sure?

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Yes: Fluorosis is characterized by stains on the teeth because of high amount of fluoride...Demineralization if the breakdown of enamel, which can also be characterized by stain/change in color.

Demineralization can lead to caries (cavities), but may arrest itself and remain a "dark" spot.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: fluorosis?

Accepted Answer

Fluorosis: Fluorosis is caused by an excessive intake of fluorine in drinking water, which may result in the mottling of tooth enamel in children.

Question 7

is there a way to fix my fluorosis and what age do you have to be to fix it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Fluorosis, or discoloration in the teeth from excessive Fluoride exposure, can be easily taken care of. Sometimes just whitening the teeth can remove much of the stain. In-office whitening is stronger and has helped many patients find a better blending of the coloration. There is also a procedure using microabrasion. Bonding, veneers or crowns may be necessary for more severe cases.

Question 8

can you tell me how i could fix my fluorosis and what age do you have to be to fix it?

Accepted Answer

Cover it: Depending on how bad it is, veneers may be needed. Sometimes you can make it better with tray whitening for a long time, or bonding.

Any adult can get this done at any time.

Question 9

what is the treatment for fluorosis?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Severe cases of fluorosis most likely need restorative work such as conservative resin restorations up to full coverage crowns. Mild cases can be treated with enamel microabrasion which basically removes the superficial affected enamel by mechanical means, lasers, or the use of acidic slurry.

Question 10

what's the apparent difference between fluorosis or hypoplasia?

Accepted Answer

Specificity: Fluorosis is a term given to abnormal tooth enamel formation as a result of excessive Fluoride consumption during tooth formation. Enamel hypoplasia is a more general term, and encompasses all types of inadequate enamel formation, including that caused by fluorosis. In other words, fluorosis is one form of enamel hypoplasia. Often, different types of hypoplasia are visually indistinguishable.

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