The excessive fluoride intake, in consequence to the inadequate use or swallowing of fluoride-containing toothpastes,
is also responsible for the development of dental fluorosis. Children up to 5 years old swallow around 30%
of the amount of toothpaste used every time they brush their teeth. If fluoridated water is consumed at the same
time, a potential risk of dental fluorosis occurs (16).Two alternatives have been suggested to reduce the consumption
of fluoride: