Teeth fluorosis

The fluorosis of the teeth is a change in the enamel of the tooth, due to the excess of the maximum permissible level of fluoride in the water. The fluorosis of teeth begins with a change in the enamel structure and color. The condition of the teeth is noticeably worse, they can break down, rub off.

Cause of disease

Fluorosis as a disease manifests itself only in individual localities or in representatives of certain professions, that is, it is endemic. The cause of endemic fluorosis is the excess of the maximum permissible level of fluorine in water or in the surrounding environment. This substance, accumulating, destroys enamel and bone tissue.

The level of fluoride in the water in your region can be found in Sanepidstanti. The maximum permissible level is 1.5 mg / l, however, even this level is sufficient for the development of fluorosis in children and adolescents whose tooth enamel is not yet strong. In adults, the disease can develop at a fluoride level of 6 mg / L.

The causes of fluorosis are also covered in excess of the daily intake of fluoride. This happens in workers whose work activities are associated with fluoride compounds.

Prevention of fluorosis

It begins with the purification of water from excess fluoride. Special filters can serve this purpose. If possible, it is better to use clean bottled water to clean teeth and food. For children it is very important to have proper nutrition, refusal of fluorine-containing products and pasta. It is necessary to control the intake of calcium and phosphorus, which contributes to the removal of fluoride from the body.

Treatment and symptoms of fluorosis

Diagnosis of fluorosis is carried out by a dentist, but the first symptoms can be determined independently. Initially, enamel forms bands of white color, which at the next stage expand and become stains. The enamel is gradually destroyed and becomes rough, stains darken. The destructive stage of fluorosis is the destruction of teeth, complete loss of hard tooth tissues.

Fluorosis and treatment at home are incompatible. Whitening with fluorosis is used by the doctor only in the initial stages, until the individual spots are darkened. At later dates, it is possible to correct the appearance of the teeth only with the help of veneers, crowns, lumineers. That is why the main factor is a timely appeal to the dentist.

Treatment of fluorosis is reduced to minimizing the level of fluoride in consumed water, introducing a balanced diet, restoring the appearance of teeth.