Children how to use fluoride to prevent tooth decay

that children under 6 should use toothpaste concentration less than or equal to 50 mg fluor/100g

The value of systematic prescription fluoride in preventing tooth decay in infants and pregnant women is the subject of much debate. In particular, current recommendations in the United States and Canada warn against the risk of dental fluorosis and advocate to begin fluoride supplements until the age of 6 months. It was reported that the Belgian Ministry of Health plans to withdraw from certain fluorinated products, medicines fluoride on medical prescription would not be covered.

Dental fluorosis is due to an overdose of fluoride for several months or years occurring during the period of mineralization of teeth. This period begins the third month of life in utero and ends around 12 years. Fluorosis is characterized by an aspect of mottled tooth enamel. Intakes of fluoride from some foods (mostly table salt), water (bottled or distribution) and drugs (tablets, drops, toothpaste).

In 2000, the French Agency for the Safety of Health Products (AFSSAPS) has set up an expert group to reassess the interest of prescription fluoride in preventing tooth decay in infants and pregnant women, and consider the various therapeutic strategies developed in other countries. The French Agency for Food Safety (AFSSA) was also associated with this reflection.

The Afssaps draws attention to the need to control inputs fluorinated to prevent tooth decay from birth to 12 years.

To this end, to avoid dental fluorosis, doctors and dentists must establish a balance ...