Fluorosis

bigbear

A few days ago I posted about brushing LOs teeth.

I think I read that some moms give their LOs fluroide. I know in the past that was highly recommended, but now all I read/hear is that you should not give your LO fluroide for at least the first 2 years as they can easily end up with fluorosis.

And I know it can happen as my DH has it. He has white spots all over his teeth. He certainly has no cavities and his teeth are rockhard, but they aren't really pretty. I didn't get fluroide supplement as a kid and was on a lot of meds in my young age which caused major cavities. I don't have this issue now but that's the other side of the story.

I"m not bashing/judging the parents who do it, not in the least bit,  I'm actually just curious what their pediatritians/dentists say about this? My pedi didn't say anything about this at all. He just looked at DDs mouth, said eyeteeth are coming next (he was right) and that was about it, so I do need to talk to him about that (I kind of forgot to ask )

Anyways, just curious what info you have gotten from so called professionals :P And yes, I will still make my own decision based on what i'm comfortable with and after speaking to my pedi. I"m just curious as it's amazing how different the info can be we get from the docs.

 

 

 

PsyDr04

We're taking DS to his first dentist appointment tomorrow. I will try to remember to ask about that since I am curious as well.

talitha712

DD's dentist told us at her 1 year appointment. first visit no fluoride until 2. She specifically said to get a fluoride free toothpaste.

potbellypig

I'm lucky if I can get DD to put the toothbrush in her mouth at all!

PsyDr04

We were also told by the pedi dentist today no fluoride before age 2. Now if I could only get DS to stop clamping his mouth shut when I try to brush his teeth. And get him totally off bottles. And the pacifier.

tko72

Hmm. After reading your post, I'm thinking twice about giving DS flouride. At DS 1 year dentist visit, the pediatrics dentist prescribed 0.5mg of flouride daily because the town we live in doesn't have flouride in our water. She spotted a few cavities and said that she had to fill them in before it spreads... but I'm also curious/wondering if it's absolutely necessary to put DS through that horrific experience (DS will be put in a straight jacket) and have the cavities filled... I mean.. baby teeth do fall out eventually..

 

bigbear

PsyDr04:

We were also told by the pedi dentist today no fluoride before age 2. Now if I could only get DS to stop clamping his mouth shut when I try to brush his teeth. And get him totally off bottles. And the pacifier.

 

I'm right there with ya!!

Izabella22

Our pedi told us to brush w/ a smear of fluoride TP once or twice a week. We have well water which contains fluoride, but so far I haven't seen any spots. And he really likes the flavor of the strawberry TP so it helps w/ the fighting. I'm going to grab some fluoride free for the other days of the week.