Fluoride Concerns And The Dentist Collierville Residents Take Proper Measures
Posted 02/25/10
Fluoride Concerns And The Dentist Collierville Residents Take Proper MeasuresAside from the ever present need for a quality dentist, Collierville is certainly no different from any other mid sized city in the country. The parents of the forward looking city share many of the same concerns that other parents across the country face, and for a dentist, Collierville days are filled with checkups, teeth cleaning, extraction and a host of other services that come part and parcel of the dental industry.
But there is one concern that should grab the attention of the typical dentist, Collierville based practitioners included. The recent announcement that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the health claims made by manufacturers of fluoridated bottled water has given industry practitioners a bit to be concerned about. And with such issues causing concern in the typical dentist, Collierville parents should pay close attention as well.
While fluoride use is of course an essential aspect of good oral health, it is important to note that infants have far less fluoride requirements than adults, and even children of a more advanced age. Infants that receive excessive fluoride are at risk for developing a condition known as "fluorosis" in which the teeth are abnormally discolored. It is quite understandable then that with such concerns facing the typical city dentist, Collierville parents would need to be informed of such a risk.
As a response to these potential issues, dentists in the city have now begun to recommend that parents monitor their children's fluoride intake. In line with the medical advice typically dispensed by a dentist, Collierville parents particularly those that give their children formula made with fluoridated bottled water should pay attention to the amount of the ingredient in the water they are buying. With the risk of permanent tooth discoloration being a very real possibility, it is important to take the necessary precautions.