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[Problems of fluoride dosing to infants for dental fluorosis prevention]

B N Davydov, E Iu Borinskaia, S M Kushnir

    Stomatologiia
    |March 8, 2011
    PubMed

    Insights

    High fluoride in drinking water increases infant exposure, risking dental fluorosis. Monitoring water fluoride is crucial for infant health and preventing this condition.

    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Health
    • Pediatric Nutrition
    • Dental Public Health

    Context:

    • Fluoride intake in infants is primarily determined by drinking water and food preparation.
    • Breast milk provides minimal fluoride, while artificial feeding and complementary foods can significantly increase exposure.
    • Elevated fluoride levels in drinking water pose a risk to infant health.

    Purpose:

    • To quantify fluoride content in various infant nutrition sources.
    • To investigate fluoride excretion in infants based on feeding type.
    • To assess the risk of dental fluorosis due to varying fluoride intake.

    Summary:

    • Fluoride levels in drinking water, breast milk, cow milk, and infant foods were analyzed.
    • Infant urine was tested for fluoride excretion during the first four months of life.
    • High fluoride in water significantly increased fluoride in prepared foods, exceeding breast milk levels and risking dental fluorosis.

    Impact:

    • Highlights the critical role of drinking water fluoride content in infant fluoride exposure.
    • Emphasizes the necessity of assessing water fluoride levels to prevent dental fluorosis in infants.
    • Provides data essential for public health strategies aimed at managing infant fluoride intake.

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