Dental Fluorosis

Dental fluorosis is enamel changes (mottling/staining) from excess fluoride intake during tooth development, presenting with white streaks/patches to brown staining/pitting. Treatment: mild - reassurance; moderate - topical whitening/bonding/veneers for cosmetic; severe - restorative crowns; prevent excess fluoride (monitor water/toothpaste/supplements); dietary counseling; dental follow-up.

Common Symptoms

White streaks/patches; brown staining; pitting; fluoride exposure during development

Causes and Pathogenesis

Excess fluoride during amelogenesis causes enamel hypomineralization and mottling.

Treatment

Reassurance (mild); whitening/bonding/veneers (moderate); crowns (severe); prevent excess fluoride

Preventive Measures

Monitor water/toothpaste fluoride; avoid excess supplements.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Pediatric/Restorative Dentistry department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.