Dentistry

Abstract

Review on Efficacy and Alternative Approaches for Fluoride Toothpaste Used in Younger Children

Sujatha Padi

Every child has a right to get proper oral health care. According to the American Dental Association, water fluoridation is the best way to prevent caries in primary and permanent dentition. It has been proven to reduce caries in children by 60% in primary teeth and 35% caries reduction in permanent dentition over the past 60 years. American dentistry of Pediatrics recommended using fluoridated toothpaste as soon as the first tooth erupts in the oral cavity for those who are at high risk of caries and small pea size amount of fluorinated tooth for all children greater than 2 years. It is clearly evident that fluorinated toothpaste results in caries reduction but in contrast, there are few chances of getting mild fluorosis. The purpose of the review is to brief about the advantages and disadvantages of using fluorinated toothpaste in young children and the introduction of a few natural alternatives to Fluoride which are safe and efficient as Fluoride in toothpaste.