OK so i have had braces since 5th grade and i'm going into 10th and i still have them. I have these white spots on my front 4 teeth. Do you know what it is and what I can do to stop it?
2007-07-23 14:13:16 · 7 answers · asked by flipsandtumbles 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
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.
2007-07-23 14:15:32 · answer #1 · answered by rockdstarchick 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well if you have had braces you might know this. Those white spots are usually the early stage of cavities. They are formed by food/plaque sitting on your teeth for more then 90 minutes or more. They are not a big deal, but I do recomend you go see your dentist so he/she can decide if they are harmful or not.
2016-05-21 06:10:37 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i have Braces on right now i how do i no if i have white spots on my teeth .ok the white spots mean u aren't brush good anoff on that tooth. to stop it u can brush more . and i'm not even a dentist and i no this. well anyway hope ur teeth look nice and shinney
2007-07-23 14:24:12 · answer #3 · answered by kayla p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its because when u had braces the spots under the braces didnt get dirty. so u should brush better to make the parts of the teeth that arent under the braces whiter.
or if that doesnt work get them whitened by a dentist.
2007-07-23 14:16:33 · answer #4 · answered by .... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called decalcification, and I'm sorry, but it's permanent! I have some too, but mostly on my back teeth. I have VERY faint circles on my front teeth from not brushing enough when I had braces.
You are not a lucky girl. There's nothing that can completely cover them up, but my hygienist said that bleaching helped hers. Keep brushing really well, and that should keep them from getting worse.
GOOD LUCK!!! :)
2007-07-23 14:15:34 · answer #5 · answered by saralizzy1981 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i know it has to do with too much flouride, even tho flouride is a good thing. i think things like crest whitestrips help. but ask ur dentist.
2007-07-23 14:15:53 · answer #6 · answered by Sweet Bottom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they have already formed they may not be removable but you may try using phos-flor tooth rinse available @ grocery stores and drug stores
2007-07-23 14:16:54 · answer #7 · answered by Circe B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋