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Palani Center for Dental Implants in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Palani Center for Dental Implants
Palani Center for Dental Implants in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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Symptoms You Could Have a Fluoride Allergy
Posted on 12/7/2020 by Giri Palani
Symptoms You Could Have a Fluoride AllergyFluoride is an important mineral for strengthening your tooth enamel and preventing cavities. In the United States, small amounts of fluoride are added to public drinking water for these reasons, and the American Dental Association recommends fluoride toothpaste for adults and children over the age of six. However, in rare cases, people can be allergic to fluoride and experience a variety of symptoms if they ingest it.

Signs of a Fluoride Allergy


As with any allergy, a fluoride allergy and its accompanying symptoms can range from mild to severe. Some potential symptoms caused by an allergy to fluoride include cuts or lesions in the mouth, swelling of the tongue or face, headaches, muscle weakness, joint pain, nausea, and fatigue. With very severe allergies, fluoride can cause anaphylactic shock.

How is a Fluoride Allergy Treated?


Antihistamines may be prescribed for mild to moderate allergic reactions to fluoride, while a dose of epinephrine would be necessary for anaphylaxis. Someone with a severe fluoride allergy might want to carry an epi-pen around with them as a precaution in case they accidentally ingest fluoride. If you expect that you might have a fluoride allergy, you should definitely alert both us and your primary care physician.

You should avoid drinking tap water if you are allergic to fluoride, since almost all public drinking water in the United States is fluoridated. You can drink bottled water instead or purchase a water filter that is capable of removing fluoride from tap water. Some other beverages and foods that contain fluoride include soda, black tea, grapes and raisins, sports drinks, and processed foods like cereal and mechanically deboned meat, so you should be cautious of these items as well. When it comes to oral hygiene products, you can ask us about toothpaste options that do not contain fluoride. To learn more about fluoride allergies or to set up an appointment, call our office today.
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Passionate Care, Personalized Attention


At Palani Center for Dental Implants, we believe every patient is unique, so we combine compassion and expertise to create an enjoyable, stress-free and uniquely tailored dental experience for every one of our guests. Dr. Giri Palani has built a practice by routinely providing dental implants, cosmetic dental services and porcelain veneers, tailored to our individual patients. Pairing our innovative, state-of-the-art technology with excellent patient care, we’ve become one of the most respected and top-rated dental facilities in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Come in and see how our principles of knowledge, respect, compassion, comfort and integrity combine to create truly beautiful, lasting results!


Who We Are >>
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Dr. Giri Palani


Since graduating from Marquette University School of Dentistry and completing a residency with Cedars-Sinai Hospital, during which he served as chief resident in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at UCLA, Dr. Giri Palani, DDS, FICOI has led the way in cosmetic and implant dentistry. Featuring cutting-edge technology, his Palani Center for Dental Implants has created not only healthier smiles but healthier lives, as well.

A Custom Dental Experience


Ready to create the smile you have always wanted? With Dr. Palani’s holistic practices, compassion and eye for detail, we are committed to providing you with exceptional dental care. Call us today to book a comfortable and convenient appointment.
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