Although it is important
to clean our babies’ and young children’s teeth and gums daily, did you know
that “the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends only non-fluoride
toothpastes for kids younger than the age of 2.”
Fluoride is important to
helping build and strengthens teeth, but too much fluoride can be bad for you.
Very young children have not yet learned to spit and are most likely swallowing
much of their toothpaste. Ingesting too
much fluoride can cause permanent discoloration of the teeth, such as white
spots, or even dark brown spots. Read
more about this condition called fluorosis at http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/oral-care/kids/when-can-you-use-fluoride-toothpaste-on-toddlers1.htm
.
In the meantime, talk to
your child’s health care provider to see if your child is getting enough
fluoride from your water.
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