My son, who is 7, has white patches on his emerging adult teeth which are quite extensive and some of these teeth also seem a bit translucent. He would always swallow his toothpaste rather than spit it out. I am concerned about fluorosis. His dentist is keeping an eye on his teeth and one thing he mentioned was about using fluoride varnish. I’m concerned about treatment with fluoride varnish and can’t find out any info about its use for this particular kind of problem – do you know if this is a good treatment option?
Posts Tagged ‘fluoride’
Is Fluoride Varnish a Good Treatment Option for Children?
Friday, May 13th, 2016I Discovered A Black Spot On My Front Tooth. Will Fluoride Treatment Reverse The Decay?
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013Hello Dr Hughes, my problem is that I have recently discovered a black spot on my front tooth (top 1) that’s annoying me. My dentist recommended to just leave it and wait, but now I’m starting to think that it now looks bigger. I have heard of a fluoride treatment, and I wondered whether this could this help to reverse the decay? What would be the best treatment for my front tooth if I had to use a filling? Is a filling the only option? Many thanks for your advice.
Kind regards.
What Toothpaste Should I Use For Taking Care Of My New Veneers?
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013Hi,
I have just had porcelain veneers fitted and wanted to know what is the best toothpaste to use that won’t scratch or dull the surface?
I have only just recently had them fitted, about a week ago. I would like to keep them for as long as possible because they did cost me a lot of money. Unfortunately, I forgot to discuss with my dentist which toothpaste would be good for keeping them clean. I know a lot of toothpastes on today’s market are quite abrasive to actual teeth, never mind on veneers. Are there any toothpastes available that are especially designed to work on veneers for example? I don’t mind how much the toothpaste costs, it would be ideal if there was one available that would help my veneers last longer, maybe have a protective coating for example? Any suggestions would be great. Thank you for any advice in advance, kind regards.
My sons tooth enamel is cracked and decaying, what could have caused this?
Friday, March 18th, 2011Hi 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.
Could the brown stains on my son’s teeth be fluoride related?
Thursday, February 17th, 2011My 12 year old son has brown stains on most of his adult teeth, we think from the effects of fluoride in the drinking water. We have been told that veneers are the only solution to this. Is this true? How soon can he undergo treatment? Is this something that the NHS should pick up the bill for? Many thanks
What is topical fluoride for?
Thursday, January 13th, 2011I was wondering if you could tell me how topical fluoride is used in dentistry please.
My dentists has noticed early signs of erosion on my teeth, what do you suggest I do?
Thursday, January 13th, 2011On a recent visit to the dentist i was informed that my teeth are showing the first signs of erosion. He informed me that it was not bad enough for a filling and that it could be reversed by leaving toothpaste overnight. I have tried this but is rather sickly.
Is there anything else i can do ?
If the process has already started is it too late to have the fluoride varnish put on to reduce further erosion ?
On your website you mention fluoride gels, are these available in chemists ? can you recommend ?
What are the best teeth whitening options for stained enamel?
Thursday, November 18th, 2010My front two teeth are discouloured and it is in the enamel caused by too much floride when I was growing up. I have tried tray bleeching kits via my dentist but my teeth are still noticebaly stained. I am interested in the laser whitening but I am not sure it would work and therefore would veneers be the best option? I would like all my teeth whitened but especially my front two. Would lazer whitening work on discoloured enamel or are veneers my best bet? How much would this cost (approx)?
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Will home teeth whitening help to improve colour of discoloured teeth?
Monday, March 15th, 2010My old Dentist always commented that I have very strong, healthy teeth. The problem is they are very discolored. I unfortunately do not have insurance right now, as I am a recent college graduate unable to find employment. I do attribute many of my unemployment issues to my truly horrendous teeth. After extensive web research, I believe my teeth are discolored due to a mild/moderate case of fluorosis. All of my teeth are the same yellow/brownish color expect for the top front two. The top half of these two teeth never change in appearance. The bottom half, at times, change from yellow/brownish to pure white/ Though, there is a thin discolored strip running down (vertically) one of the teeth. I believe these two teeth change in appearance due to “dry mouth” or dehydration. It is especially noticeable after a night out at the bar, where drinking too much alcohol would cause the dehydration. If you agree with my assessment thus far, my question should be rather simple. Do you think attempting at home whitening, with a product such as crest whitestrips, would cause further damage? i.e. make things looks worse…Or do you think attempting to use this product may help lighten my overall smile a few shades at least? I don’t want to have to get veneers, as i am in no financial position to afford them. I cant find a job without a better smile, or afford a better smile without a job. Quite the Catch 22 I’d say! Thanks for you time and expertise, Sir.,