Fluorosis is a problem that affects about 25 percent of the population. In some instances, you won’t even know it’s happened. Other times, it’s more apparent. This is simply what occurs when a person receives too much fluoride before the age of eight. In general, it’s nothing to worry about. It might leave white marks on your child’s teeth (but this is easy to avoid by coming in for consistent dental care with us). The problem is primarily esthetic in nature.
If you’re bringing your child in for dental care, you’re going to hear about dental sealants. These are very thin plastic barriers that we place by simply coating the surface of your child’s teeth (chewing surfaces only) with clear plastic. It’s great for keeping bacteria and food out, so these hard-to-care-for areas stay clean and decay free.
You may say “baby teeth” or “baby’s first teeth.” For this initial set of teeth, we will generally say “primary teeth.” You can expect to see 20 of them once your child’s full set arrives.
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