Question 1

how common is dental fluorosis?

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Fluorosis: Dental fluorosis although not rampant generally speaking, still occurs as isolated events. I usually suggest checking with your local water bureau to find out the parts per million of Fluoride in your community if you have a concern.

Question 2

could mild dental fluorosis be removed?

Accepted Answer

Dental  Fluorosis: Mild dental fluorosis might be able to be removed by micro-abrasion and polishing, tooth whitening, composite bonding or combinations of these techniques. See your own dentist for an evaluation and a discussion of treatment options.

Question 3

what can i do to disguise dental fluorosis?

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Disguise Fluorosis..: Treatment options for fluorosis vary and will depend in part on the severity of the fluorosis and what you can afford. Some of the common treatments:

-abrasion
-porcelain veneers/porcelain crowns
-dental bonding

some of these procedures can be combined and used together for a more effective treatment. Again depends on the severity of the fluorosis.

Question 4

is there any way to disguise dental fluorosis?

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Whitening?: You may consider whitening your teeth if the fluorisis is not too bad.  It it is too severe you may wish to consider veneers to allow you to acquire a new appearance.

Question 5

could you have dental fluorosis and if you do?

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Dental Fluorsis: Yes a person can have dental fluorosis and if you do, you can discuss treatment options with your dentist who can personally examine you.

Question 6

is it possible to remove mild dental fluorosis?

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Yes: Microabrasion!: A minimally invasive dental procedure called microabrasion uses a slurry of flour of pumice and a mild solution of hydrochloric acid to gently and painlessly remove the brown/gray stains of dental fluorosis. If your stains are white, then you can augment the effect with dental whitening afterward.

Question 7

can you tell me how i can reverse dental fluorosis?

Accepted Answer

Can't: You live in an area where there's no Fluoride in the water supply, either natural or artificial.  Mottling and discoloration may be due to reasons other than excessive fluoride.  See a general dentist or a prosthodontist for restorative solutions to mask the discoloration...There's a plethora of solutions available.

Question 8

can you tell me about dental fluorosis and if you do?

Accepted Answer

Dental fluorosis: is a dental condition caused by overexposure to fluoride during childhood.  In most cases, fluorosis is so mild that no treatment is needed. There are many dental treatments available. See a dentist for evaluation and treatment if needed.

Question 9

i have dental fluorosis and was wondering what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Depends on severity: Mild to moderate fluorosis can often be improved using a combination of remineralization/ polishing techniques possibly supplemented with whitening. More involved cases may need veneering, etc.

Question 10

when dental fluorosis starts, is it possible to stop it?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Once a developing tooth has an area of enamel fluorosis occur it is usually there for life. To stop fluorosis from occurring you need to reduce the uptake of Fluoride to optimal levels. Not enough Fluoride during tooth development makes tooth enamel less resistant to acid attack. Too much Fluoride does the same and causes a defect in the enamel via color change or texture. 0.7 ppm fl is optimal.

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