5 Home Remedies for Dental Fluorosis

Are you or your child suffering from dental fluorosis?  Dental fluorosis is a cosmetic condition caused by overexposure to fluoride.  In most cases it leaves ones teeth stained with yellow to dark brown coloring.  Dental fluorosis can affect anyone from ages 2 to 49, but is prevalent in ages 12 to 15.  The common causes are from drinking fluoridated drinking water, fluoride based toothpaste, and processed foods made with fluoridated water.  Continue reading to learn of ways to treat and prevent dental fluorosis. 

Cut caffeine:  If you are having problems with teeth stains, then start by cutting out black tea, coffee, red wine and dark sodas.  The high content of caffeine in these products could possibly cause the unwanted discoloration.  Some people believe that if you drink these listed items through a straw then you will not get dental fluorosis, but this is untrue.  The liquid still makes contact with your teeth once it is entered into the mouth; therefore, causing staining.  You can switch out these products for green tea, decaffeinated coffee, white wine and light colored sodas.