{"id":527,"date":"2014-11-15T18:08:39","date_gmt":"2014-11-15T18:08:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.leslatnerdds.com\/?p=527"},"modified":"2023-09-19T17:09:50","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T17:09:50","slug":"pediatric-dentistry-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/pediatric-dentistry-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Pediatric Dentistry: What is Dental Fluorosis?"},"content":{"rendered":"\"120104044\"<\/a>Check any tube of toothpaste on the market today, and you will see that fluoride is at the top of the list of ingredients. That\u2019s because fluoride can prevent cavities<\/a> and even reverse early tooth decay. But studies have shown that if young children are given too much fluoride they can develop severe tooth discoloration, known as fluorosis<\/a>. The problem is that many years ago, we recognized the benefits of fluoride so we set minimum fluoride requirements in public water sources. It\u2019s estimated that the fluoride in our tap water has reduced cavities by as much as 40%. Today however, we also include fluoride in all dental care<\/a> products including toothpaste, floss and mouthwash. It turns out that too much fluoride during early childhood, when permanent teeth are forming under the gums but haven\u2019t erupted, can cause young children to develop fluorosis.\u00a0 Once permanent teeth have erupted, fluorosis cannot be developed. If you have noticed tiny white spots, streaks or severe discoloration with a blotchy brown or pitted appearance in your child\u2019s teeth<\/a>, it\u2019s time to have them checked for fluorosis. Make an appointment<\/a> with Dr. Latner<\/a> at Westside Dental Associates<\/a> today for your pediatric dentistry<\/a> needs. Westside Dental Associates serves families throughout West Los Angeles<\/a> and surrounding areas including Brentwood, Santa Monica, Venice, Beverly Hills, Marina del Rey, Rancho Park and Mar Vista<\/a>.\r\n\r\nLos Angeles <\/strong>Pediatric Dentistry<\/strong><\/a>: Risks of <\/strong>Fluorosis in Children<\/strong><\/a>\r\n\r\nYour child may be at risk for developing fluorosis if they are:\r\n