Do you know how much flouride your child is getting? The ADA recommends that children under 2 should not receive a greater than optimal amount of fluoride. Fluoride intake above optimal amounts can create a risk for enamel fluorosis in teeth during their development before eruption through the gums. It is thought that babies who are bottle fed with water based formulas may be recieving more than what is recommended. To ensure that your child is not at risk for fluorosis, mothers should use water that is fluoride free or contains low levels of fluoride. Examples are water that is labeled purified, demineralized, deionized, distilled or reverse osmosis filtered water. Many grocery stores sell these types of drinking water for less than $1 per gallon. If you have any questions about your child's flouride intake, call our office today.
Brooke Costantino
Suwanee Dental Care
770-614-7300
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