My sons tooth enamel is cracked and decaying, what could have caused this?

Q.
Hi Mark

My son, who had fluoride during his foetal development, breast feeding and for years as fluoride tablets, has dental fluorosis.

The enamel on his teeth seems very hard but with fine cracks in it in places, under which there has been found to be decay which could not be found with a dental probe.

Do you happen to know what could have caused this problem?

I would very much welcome your response.

Thank you in anticipation of a response.

A.
Hi

I think to give you an accurate answer I would have to examine your son and have a consultation with you both. How old is he now?

The things you are describing can be caused by many things and I think we should see him as soon as possible

You can find our practice details here on this website or look for another cosmetic or paediatric dentist (children’s specialist dentist) in your area if it’s too far to come to London

That’s the best place to start

Best

M

Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes
March 24th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Alys Boyden Says :

Hi Mark, Your response is Much appreciated. My son is middle-aged and has moderate dental fluorosis. He lives too far away to attend your practice by I thank you very much for taking the time to reply.

I have discovered a couple of articles about ‘occult caries’; otherwise called ‘dental bombs’. One article is contained in a dental brochure.

After reading the articles, I now suspect that his problems relate to his exposure to fluoride.

My nephew, aged 56 years, has been exposed to fluoride since early childhood (tablets; later water) and has been quoted $30,000 to fix his fluoride-damaged teeth.

I now suffer from the guilt of having deliberately and rigorously medicated my children with fluoride for many years.

Best wishes.

May 17th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Kenneth Says :

i want a smile makeover but i recently was an accident and suffered damage to my gums and teeth what this still be possible ?

May 17th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Kirsten Says :

It is possible but I would recommend a consultation to assess the healthy of your teeth

August 22nd, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Milton Says :

I have Dental fluorosis from a very young age and its been ruining my social life. Its only on my two front teeth how much would it cost me to get this fixed? Is there a procedure that wouldnt involve me losing my teeth? What would be the best procedure ?

August 22nd, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Kaylyn Says :

It sounds like veneers would be your best option, they cost From around £600 per tooth

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