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Young children and fluoride toothpaste

W P Rock1

  • 1Orthodontic Unit, School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham.

British Dental Journal
|July 9, 1994
PubMed
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Higher enamel mottling rates in children are linked to fluoridated areas. Parents should supervise brushing, use low-fluoride toothpaste, and apply only a small smear to reduce fluoride ingestion.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Dental Public Health
  • Fluoride Toxicology

Background:

  • Enamel mottling prevalence is higher in children residing in fluoridated areas compared to low-fluoride regions.
  • Fluoride exposure from multiple sources, including water and toothpaste, is a potential concern for young children.
  • Young children may ingest a significant portion of toothpaste during toothbrushing, increasing systemic fluoride intake.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between fluoride exposure from water and toothpaste and enamel mottling in children.
  • To assess the risk of excessive fluoride ingestion from toothpaste by young children.
  • To provide recommendations for parents on safe toothbrushing practices for young children.

Main Methods:

  • Observational studies comparing enamel mottling prevalence in children from areas with different water fluoride levels.

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  • Analysis of potential fluoride intake from combined sources (water and toothpaste).
  • Review of existing recommendations for pediatric toothpaste use.

    • Main Results:

    • Studies indicate a higher incidence of enamel mottling in children exposed to fluoridated water.
    • The additive effect of fluoride from water and toothpaste may contribute to increased mottling.
    • Young children's tendency to swallow toothpaste can lead to substantial fluoride ingestion.

    Conclusions:

    • Supervision of toothbrushing for young children is crucial.
    • Using low-fluoride toothpaste and a smear-sized amount can minimize fluoride ingestion.
    • The standard pea-sized recommendation for toothpaste may be excessive for young children, increasing the risk of enamel mottling.