White spots on Teeth

Typically, the presence of white spots on teeth decalcification indicate specific areas of dental enamel, but can also originate from the formation of permanent teeth by insufficient mineralization (hypoplasia).

In the second case the stains can not be removed, except with the use of veneers. But in the first, in which the casus is a descaling, is very likely that the white spot is the prelude to a future caries.

But before going into other considerations is important to note that orthodontics produces white spots on teeth, except in cases where those who follow the corrective treatment is not performed proper dental hygiene and cleanliness. This causes plaque to accumulate under the wings of orthodontic appliances (braces), causing a slight demineralization makes the end of treatment and remove the appliance white lines may appear in areas where the bands were.

In any case, many dentists believe that these spots are already incipient caries that need to be addressed. And thus the first important advice before taking any initiative to visit your dentist to decide what is the most appropriate treatment depending on the cause and extent of the spots.

In this sense, microabrasion or placing veneers if the stains are extensive are the most common treatments to eliminate them. If the cause of the occurrence of stains is lack of fluoride, treatment with iron can help reduce fading.

If treatment by the dentist is likely microabrasion then he must incur a dental bleaching. But only in this case, although there are few people starting a whitening treatment at home, not knowing that it equally affects all the enamel so that the spots become more intense.

Prevention of white spots on teeth

However, the best treatment in this case is prevention, ie, preventing the white spots do appear. And this can only be a possibility: maintain good dental hygiene and regular visits to the dentist.