{"id":852,"date":"2015-11-05T14:10:18","date_gmt":"2015-11-05T14:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.leslatnerdds.com\/?p=852"},"modified":"2016-07-22T18:12:07","modified_gmt":"2016-07-22T18:12:07","slug":"dentist-los-angeles-fluorosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/dentist-los-angeles-fluorosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist in Los Angeles Discusses Your Teeth & Fluorosis"},"content":{"rendered":"\"dentist<\/a>Fluoride is a vital component for tooth health. The mineral prevents decay by strengthening tooth enamel, and it\u2019s proven to be such a benefit for oral health that many US cities have added fluoride to their water supply. But sometimes, we can get too much of the mineral — and when children are overexposed to fluoride, it can lead to the cosmetic condition known as fluorosis. Your dentist in Los Angeles, <\/span>Dr. Les Latner<\/span><\/a>, is in today with more about fluorosis, or the tooth stains caused by fluoride, its causes, treatment and prevention.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n

All About Fluorosis: Causes, Treatment, Prevention<\/span><\/h3>\r\nFluorosis is a cosmetic dental condition that results in stained, discolored or unevenly surfaced teeth. It is easily treated and prevented. <\/span>\r\n

Causes of the Condition Fluorosis<\/span><\/h4>\r\nFluorosis is caused by overexposure to fluoride in children during their first eight years, when their permanent teeth are forming and erupting. Too much fluoride exposure usually occurs from \u00a0the improper use of fluoridated mouthwashes and toothpastes combined with drinking fluoridated water or taking a fluoride supplement. <\/span>\r\n\r\nTeeth that have been affected by fluorosis can range from mildly discolored to severely damaged. Sometimes the effects are little more than lacy white markings only your dentist can detect — but in the worst cases, teeth have irregular surfaces and highly noticeable dents. <\/span>\r\n

Treatment of Fluorosis<\/span><\/h4>\r\nWhile the condition is often mild enough that no treatment is needed, fluorosis can be so apparent that something must be done to help return teeth to their normal appearance. For moderate to severe cases, treatment can include:<\/span>\r\n