What Is Fluorosis?
3. Not A Disease
Fluorosis is not considered to be a disease, unlike some other oral conditions such as gingivitis. It is only a cosmetic condition and causes no actual damage to the teeth. It is also very unlikely to cause any complications further down the line. It might even be beneficial for the patient by helping to add further protection against decay.
The condition actually occurs as the teeth are growing. This means that fluorosis will not happen in people who already have fully formed teeth. There is usually no reason to treat the condition, other than maybe to help improve the patient’s physical appearance.
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