title: Why do I have white spots on my front teeth?
abstract: Aesthetics have always been important in mainstream society. Fluorosis, a condition of hypomineralization of the enamel, is at its most critical stage when a child is between 22 and 25 months of age. Because their swallowing reflex is not fully developed, children under the age of 6 can swallow between 25% and 33% of fluoridated toothpaste with each brushing. In order to better educate parents about fluorosis and its effect on children's teeth, it is worth revisiting the guidelines for toothpaste use.
authors.affiliation: Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College, City University of New York, USA. edincer@hostos.cuny.edu
authors.forename: Elvir
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Dincer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003679:Deglutition / Q000502:physiology; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005459:Fluorides / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009050:Fluorosis, Dental / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology*; D007223:Infant; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D014099:Toothbrushing / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D014100:Toothpastes / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D014100:Toothpastes; D005459:Fluorides