Do You Have Distracting White Spots On Your Teeth (1)

1. Do You Have Distracting White Spots On Your Teeth? Dental Fluorosis Treatment Can Help Do you have white spots on your teeth that are taking away from your beautiful smile? The good news is that these splotches are usually not a serious cause for concern, and your cosmetic dentist offers dental fluorosis treatment to help get rid of them. Read on to learn how this process works and what you can do to prevent this problem from occurring. What causes white spots on teeth? There are many reasons for these white spots on the teeth. They usually appear at a young age if excessive amounts of fluoride are consumed in

2. childhood and are called dental fluorosis. Although they are undesirable, they are usually harmless and begin to form before the teeth erupt. Another cause of this condition is enamel hypoplasia, which occurs when the tooth enamel does not form properly. Like dental fluorosis, hypoplasia also forms when children's teeth are still developing. However, the difference is that this condition can put you at a higher risk of developing oral health problems such as cavities. White spots can also be caused by poor oral hygiene, especially if you have oral appliances such as braces or eat excessively acidic and sweet foods. Fortunately, your cosmetic dentist offers a variety of treatments to help improve the appearance of your smile. How to get rid of white spots? There are a few different treatment options to rid your smile of those unwanted white spots. Depending on their cause, your cosmetic dentist may recommend a specific procedure. Some possible solutions include: Enamel microabrasion. This procedure involves your dentist removing the natural enamel from your teeth so that the white spots are less noticeable. This is usually followed by teeth whitening to make the color of the teeth more uniform. Teeth whitening. Professional teeth whitening can help reduce the impact of white spots on your smile. This treatment gets rid of other surface stains that take away from your beautiful smile. Porcelain veneers. Veneers are durable, thin coverings that are placed over the visible part of teeth to cover cosmetic defects, including white spots. Dental bonding. If you have enamel hypoplasia, this option will fill the holes and bond them to the outer part of the tooth to cover the white spots. How to prevent them from appearing? Usually, white spots start to develop on the teeth before you reach the age of 10. Therefore, it is important to act against fluorosis early and ensure that your

3. children have good dental hygiene. Some other ways to prevent these spots from appearing are: ● Fluoride-free drinking water. ● Use of recommended toothpaste. ● Well water is tested for fluoride levels. ● Reduce consumption of acidic and sweet foods and drinks. See the dentist every six months. The best way to find out how to treat your dental fluorosis or hypoplasia is to visit Pearl Clinic for a consultation. They can walk you through different treatment options and make your smile even more beautiful in a single appointment!