Zuanon, Angela Cristina Cilense [UNESP]Aranha, Andreza Maria Fábio [UNESP]2014-05-272014-05-272005-09-01Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, v. 30, n. 1, p. 15-18, 2005.1053-4628http://hdl.handle.net/11449/68404Even though fluoride provides a significant contribution in dental caries prevention, it is known that its random employment may lead to enamel alterations such as dental fluorosis, besides the possibility of severe systemic alterations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the ingestion of mouthwashes administered to preschool children. It was concluded that parents and teachers of young children must be very careful during the accomplishment of educational programs comprising fluoridated mouthwashes, because of the high possibility of ingestion.15-18enganticaries agentfluoridechilddental cariesfemalehumanmalemouth hygienepreschool childswallowingCariostatic AgentsChildChild, PreschoolDeglutitionDental CariesFemaleFluoridesHumansMaleMouthwashesArtigoAcesso restrito2-s2.0-336446892248672541377335694