Why do I have white spots on my front teeth?
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 percent and 33 percent 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.
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Dental Hygiene Program, Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College, City University of New York, New York, USA. edincer@hostos.cuny.edu