title: Mouthwash ingestion by preschool children.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Pediatric Dentistry, Children's Clinic Department, Dental School, São Paulo State University Julio de Mesquita Filho, Araraquara, SP, Brazil. acczuanon@foar.unesp.br
authors.forename: Angela Cristina Cilense
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Zuanon
authors.forename: Andreza Maria Fábio
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Aranha
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D009067:Mouthwashes; D005459:Fluorides