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California Dental Insurance, Fluoride Toothpaste Should be Given to Babies When First Tooth Appears

04/24/15 5:50 AM

The ADA had previously recommended the using water to brush toddlers’ teeth until they are two years old and then introducing pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste until they turn six-years old.

However a new study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association brushing with fluoride toothpaste can provide significant protection against decay and cavities, though using pea-sized amounts of fluoride toothpaste can lead to a condition known as dental fluorosis, where staining or changes in the color of the tooth’s enamel occurs in children younger than eight years old who consume large amounts of fluoride.

 

Posted on 04/24/15 5:50 AM | by California Dental | in California Dental Insurance | Comments Off on California Dental Insurance, Fluoride Toothpaste Should be Given to Babies When First Tooth Appears
 

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