TOOTH MOUSSE FOR MILD FLUOROSIS
Prof. Laurie Walsh, University of Queensland

In many cases of mild fluorosis, a single non-surgical treatment sequence of etching/micro-abrasion followed by GC Tooth Mousse can achieve the desired result. The visual effect will occur through a slow chemical reaction, and thus patients should expect to see changes over several weeks rather than instantly.

Darryl is completing his university studies and his lifestyle poses a number of challenges. He has regular sporting involvements with competitive rowing, which places him at risk from dental erosion should his fluid balance situation not be kept in check. Darryl’s teeth have the benefit of being formed with good fluoride exposure (in his case from fluoride tablets), and he has remained caries free to this point. Because Darryl’s enamel has higher acid resistance, he should be less vulnerable to tooth wear from erosive factors such as dehydration and the intake of acidic sports drinks, although he will, of course, still be prone to wear and attrition in the normal way. There is strong evidence that erosion is less common in patients who have good fluoride exposure.