Dental fluorosis

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Disease occurring as a result of long-term overuse of fluoride. Its mildest symptoms are white to brownish spots on the enamel. These appear if between the ages of six and eight excessive quantities of fluoride are regularly ingested. As small children usually swallow some of the toothpaste they are using, up to this age children’s toothpaste with a reduced fluoride content should be used.