Delayed Eruption of Teeth & Time at Risk for Cavities.

Author: Clinch C.

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Year: 2010

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Abstract / Excerpt:

Water fluoridation studies of the past 2 decades consistently show variations around the “no effect” mark. In other words, there are an equal number of studies showing small benefits as there are showing no effect or disbenefits (dental fluorosis, fluoride bombs, increased tooth fractures, increased gingivitis) The earlier studies showed an apparent benefit for water fluoridation but reanalysis demonstrates that this may be due to a lack of control of many “confounding” factors. An important confounding variable that requires attention is the issue of delayed eruption of teeth potentially caused by fluoride.

Citation: Clinch C. Delayed Eruption of Teeth & Time at Risk for Cavities. 2010.