is it possible to fully remove white spots off of teeth? they are really depressing?

Answer 1

You can get porcelain veneers for the ones that bother you the most. I'm not sure how expensive it is. By the way, don't let one of the previous answerers bother you with their rude comment about teeth supposed to be white. There are reasons to have really white spots. I think it is a deficiency of some type. I studied about it in nursing school, but that was 14 years ago, so I don't remember the exact cause.

Answer 2

SOME INFO BELOW:
White Spots on Teeth

A number of factors can lead to the development of white spots on teeth. Sometimes these spots are caused by nutrition, genetics, or an excessive intake of fluoride, while other times they become evident after braces have been removed. Some children also develop white spots on their teeth as they are developing.

Usually white spots that appear on the teeth are actually areas of decalcified enamel and sometimes this problem can actually lead to the deterioration of teeth. Some dentists will tell you that the first evidence of tooth decay is a white spot lesion and by this description they mean that the tooth’s enamel has taken on an opaque color in the area where the cavity is beginning to form.

White spots on the teeth can appear after changes have occurred in the mineral content of a person’s teeth (which often happens childhood and leads to eventual deterioration of enamel if left untreated). White spots can also appear in connection with a condition called fluorosis, which is the result of having an excessive intake of fluoride. People who live in areas where drinking water contains a high fluoride level often encounter this problem.

White spot lesions are also commonly attributed to having braces. People with orthodontic braces often have trouble properly brushing their teeth and the result is a build-up of plaque. The acids in plaque can severely harm tooth enamel and eventually cause cavities. The first evidence of this type of tooth decay is the white decalcified enamel spot or lesion that becomes apparent when braces are removed.

White spots (or areas where enamel has become decalcified) can be extremely bothersome when braces are removed because usually the part of the tooth that has remained underneath the orthodontic bracket will remain protected from plaque, while bacteria continues to attack the area surrounding the brackets. This means that when braces are removed the teeth will appear stained by the brackets and small, square, discolored outlines will remain on teeth until they are treated.

Treatment options for white spots on teeth can include fluoride treatment, bonding and porcelain laminate placement depending on the severity of the problem.

Most people do not realize that sometimes having bright, white teeth isn’t necessarily a good thing. So, if you haven’t been brushing and flossing but you’ve noticed your teeth are getting whiter keep in mind you might be well on the way to decay.

Answer 3

Not unless you get veneers. White spots on teeth are usually permanant and have a variety of causes. Talk to your dentist about what your options are. Maybe you can find a dental school in your area that you can go to so the work could be cheaper.

Answer 4

HEY!!!! I got a big huge spot on my left front tooth......i always thought it was cool!!!!!
Its white, but a different shade of white than the other tooth...teeth arent like you see in magazines or on TV, they are alive, they aren't supposed to look like they were whitwashed

Answer 5

White spots are from decalcification. This is caused by not taking good care of your teethYou can have the spots drilled out and tooth colored fillings placed.

Answer 6

Teeth are supposed to be white. Concentrate on getting rid of the other colors instead.

Answer 7

You should just brush your teeth more often and then it will go away.

Answer 8

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