Dietary Fluoride Intake by Children: When to Use a Fluoride Toothpaste?
Fluoride is recommended for its cariostatic effect, but excessive fluoride intake may have health risks. Increased prevalence of dental fluorosis in areas with low fluoride content in drinking water has been attributed to the inappropriate excessive intake of fluoride supplements (tablets and drops)...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-05-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/11/5791 |