Do the fluoride help prevent caries? Do you have an adverse effect?
The EAPD (European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry) and the Spanish Society of Dodontopedatrics strongly recommend the daily use of fluoride to prevent caries in children. To this end, topical and systemic fluoride, a good form of administ, will…
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The EAPD (European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry) and the Spanish Society of Dandontopeatrics strongly recommend the daily use of fluoride to prevent caries in children. To this end, topical and systemic fluoride is more effective, that is, a good way to manage it using a fluoride paste and combining it with a proper brushing technique. It is important, however, to take account of the age of the child. From 6 years old, the risk that using fluoride will cause spots in the enamels is insignificant, but before 6 years old there's some risk of spots occurring in the enameling. The EAPD's recommendations for using fluoride toothpaste are as follows:
Enter 6 months and 2 years, twice daily with a toothpaste with 500ppm of fluoride and quantity similar to a pea (very important to avoid using too much!)
Enter 2 and 6 years, twice a day with a toothpaste with 1.000 and 1.450 ppm of fluoride and quantity similar to a pea. (lt's very important to avoid using too much!)
For more than 6 years, twice daily with a toothpaste with 1.450ppm of fluoride and quantity of 1 - 2 cm.
The daily use of fluoride toothpaste combined with oral hygiene instructions advice about diet, use of topical fluoride and fissures sealants, which are also important.
When using fluoride toothpaste with other means of contributing fluoride, account should be taken of the cumulative effect of fluoride, especially in children under 6 years of age.
Care should be taken to ensure a balance, maximizing the protective effect of the fluoride and minimizing the risk of dental fluorosis.
The development of dental fluorosis (spots on the enamel) this more related to the systemic and topical administered fluoride and depends on the total intake of fluorides, which may come from:
The water we drink (fluoride concentration varies by region or type of bottled water). The EAPD recommends the use of fluorinated water.
Supplements as tablets or drops of fluoride, salt or fluorinated milk. That type of supplement should only be used if a doctor indicates them.
Topic application of gels, rinses or fluoride varnishes:: Recommended for children above 6 and / or at high risk of caries
Gels and varnishes for professional use (dentist / odontopedatrician application)
