[Self-perception of fluorosis due to fluoride exposure to drinking water and dentifrice]

Rev Saude Publica. 2002 Dec;36(6):752-4. doi: 10.1590/s0034-89102002000700015.
[Article in Portuguese]

Abstract

The impact of dental fluorosis in children exposed to fluoride in drinking water and dentifrice was evaluated. Dental fluorosis was found in 72% of the children, but the children's well-being was not affected. It was concluded that although dental fluorosis due to the intake of optimally fluoridated drinking water and dentifrice did not affect the dental aesthetics of this studied population sample, there is a need of further studies on the subject.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cariostatic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Cariostatic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Child
  • Dentifrices*
  • Female
  • Fluoridation / adverse effects*
  • Fluorides / administration & dosage
  • Fluorides / adverse effects*
  • Fluorosis, Dental / etiology
  • Fluorosis, Dental / psychology*
  • Humans
  • Male

Substances

  • Cariostatic Agents
  • Dentifrices
  • Fluorides