Dental fluorosis is a condition in which your teeth have a stained or chalky appearance as a result of excessive fluoride consumption during tooth development. Teeth with fluorosis can present in many different ways. Below are photos taken of a patient of ours:
Dental Fluorosis Photos
The above patient has teeth with a mottled or pitted appearance. In addition, there are subtle brown spots. The diagnosis was dental fluorosis.
The photo above is of the same patient; these lower incisors have a mottled appearance.
Treatment for Dental Fluorosis
The treatment varies depending upon the severity, the location in the mouth, the presence of dental decay, and many other factors. Options can include:
- Traditional white fillings can be done in areas where there are decay.
- Dental bonding can be done on front teeth. Our experience shows that this can be effective for areas that are small to medium sized.
- For small areas with chalky white spots, our revolutionary white spot treatment can be effective.
- Larger areas can be very challenging to treat. In cases of large areas where the nerve is involved, a root canal is sometimes necessary. And then afterwards, all ceramic crowns are frequently needed.
Your dentist is your best resource to determine what options are available.