Of course. It is a condition that is called fluorosis. Or dentist can assess the amount of fluoride your child is receiving from drinking water, toothpastes, mouth rinses, and in-office fluoride treatments and see weather the child is in need for additional dietary fluoride supplements. The very small percentage of children the develop dental fluorosis consume over fluoridated on a regular bases or eat their toothpaste.

2. How can I keep my child cavity free?

By brushing teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. You should help brush and floss your child's teeth at least once a day until it is capable of doing it alone around age seven or eight. By also making sure that your child is getting enough fluoride through water intake, fluoride products, and if necessary through fluoride supplements.

Sealants should be placed on the chewing surfaces of the back permanent molars as soon as they come in, and your child should not snack more than twice a day with healthy snacks.

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