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Asked by, paul uk on Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:08:33 +0530

I am visiting Sri Lanka at the end of September 2009. I have dental Fluorosis on my front teeth and I would like to see what treatment I could recieve while I'm in Sri Lanka. It would be a great help if you could inform me of what treatment I could get and where I could go for it. Thank you

Answered by, Panel of Advisors

Dear Paul, Dental fluorosis can be treated with a number of modalities depending on the severity. Some of the options available are, bleaching, micro/macro abrasion of enamel and veneering (porcelain and composite). Milder cases can be treated easily with bleaching and micro/macro abrasion or with both. More severe mottling may need veneering of teeth. Porcelain veneers offer a more aesthetic, life-like appearece with longer colour stability but are more costly compaired to composite direct veneers. Florosis is a common problem is Sri Lanka and the dentists are well aware of the management stratergies. You may seek treatment with any of the government or private institutions in Sri Lanka. As a matter of policy, the SLDA does not recommend a particular member for treatment for any procedure.