Question

To prevent dental fluorosis children should

Multiple select question.

rinse with water after brushing teeth.


use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.


spit out excess fluid.


use toothpaste without fluoride.

Answer 1

To prevent dental fluorosis in children, the following steps are recommended:

- **Use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.**: This helps to minimize the amount of fluoride ingested while still providing effective cleaning.

- **Spit out excess fluid.**: This is important to prevent swallowing excess fluoride, which can contribute to fluorosis.

Rinsing with water after brushing is generally not necessary and could wash away the fluoride benefits from the toothpaste used. Using toothpaste without fluoride is not typically recommended for dental health, as fluoride helps prevent cavities, although it's important to manage the amount used.

So, the correct selections to help prevent dental fluorosis while maintaining dental health would be:

- Use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.
- Spit out excess fluid.