British researchers say that the effects of this mineral are not good for children under six years, since it can weaken them enamel and bones. Many toothpastes are enriched, and even also some gum tablets.
As if this were not enough, now a new study says the benefits have to fight tooth decay and growth of bacteria in the mouth only exist once the teeth are fully formed, whereby children under six or seven lie outside. But as oral hygiene should begin about two years of life, or even before, many children could be adding dangerous amounts of fluoride dentifrice.
Pitfalls
The work, conducted by a team of researchers from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Manchester, UK, says that to prevent tooth decay toothpastes should have at least a proportion of fluoride thousand parts per million (ppm) . However, that amount is not good for kids who have not yet fully formed teeth, ie, before six or seven years.
According to the results of its latest research, which analyzed 79 clinical trials with 73,000 children around the world, the use of fluoride toothpaste reduces caries risk by 24%, although the amount of fluoride is less than 1000 ppm effectiveness is the same as toothpastes which do not include this substance.
However, experts warn that using fluoride toothpaste to brush the teeth of a 12 months may be associated with an increased risk of developing mild fluorosis, which can manifest through discoloration or staining of teeth. This risk persists until six years old they are finishing teeth develop.
The study's lead author, Anne Marie Glenny, acknowledges that "it is very confusing for parents to know how to find the right balance, which is aggravated by the fact that different companies use different concentrations of fluoride in toothpastes childish". In that sense, the researcher recommends adults consult your dentist what toothpaste to use when your child starts brushing teeth, taking into account that, for a long time, the boys tend to swallow most of the toothpaste.
Lifetime Care
Teeth come once, and then fall out again. From that time, they have to last forever, and for that we must take care from the beginning. Clearly not the kids just love oral brushing, but they do need to be monitored after each meal, because the consequences of skipping this practice then carry forever.
In principle, it should be clear that, as much as a guy looks like a parent, does not inherit the quality of any teeth, either good or bad. What matters, then, are the habits that are adopted.
In the formation of caries, for example, some microorganisms involved tartar, sugar and food, which facilitates the work of these destructive.
A third factor is the composition of saliva, which also plays an important role.
The first wash of the baby's teeth with a gauze can be once a day, considering that the enamel is very soft and tender. A good time to teach them to wash is between 18 months and two years and use that tend to imitate what adults do. Because they have no strength to carry round a thorough cleaning, the parents must be exercised. To make it fun, you can buy a brush for her favorite doll, and make them "wash" together. They can also leave it to the little ones to wash the mouth of your parents from time to time.
The data
Overdose
When the effects of fluoride pondered many countries began to enrich the substance with water for human consumption. Later, before the serious scientific warnings, that practice was dropped.