Mouthwash ingestion by preschool children.
Even though fluoride provides a significant contribution in dental caries prevention, it is known that its random employment may lead to enamel alterations such as dental fluorosis, besides the possibility of severe systemic alterations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the ingestion of mouthwashes administered to preschool children. It was concluded that parents and teachers of young children must be very careful during the accomplishment of educational programs comprising fluoridated mouthwashes, because of the high possibility of ingestion.
Zuanon
Angela Cristina Cilense
AC
Pediatric Dentistry, Children's Clinic Department, Dental School, São Paulo State University Julio de Mesquita Filho, Araraquara, SP, Brazil. acczuanon@foar.unesp.br
Aranha
Andreza Maria Fábio
AM
D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003679:Deglutition; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D005459:Fluorides / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D009067:Mouthwashes; D005459:Fluorides