In our latest article, we take a closer look at a problem called dental fluorosis. Essentially this is a condition which occurs when teeth have been exposed to too much fluoride. Normally we are told that fluoride is good and it helps strengthen teeth. As with anything in life, there can be too much of a good thing and fluoride is no exception.
Archives for October 2018
Children and visiting the dentist
As every parent knows, looking after our children including their health is a top priority. As our children grow there comes a time when we start thinking ‘when would be a good time to take them to the dentist for the first time?’ As teeth naturally develop slowly and change over time, many parents can be confused as to when the best time is to do this. The general advice and consensus in the dentist industry seems to reflect that anytime between when the first teeth appear, but no later than aged one to two years old is probably an appropriate time.