White Spots On My Teeth

White spots on teeth are seen in some children and adults.

White spots on teeth have many causes, and the key to helping patients determine the right corrective procedure is determining when the white spots formed and how deep the discoloration goes. Some of the most common causes of white spots include:

• When white spots form on teeth after they have erupted, it is most likely due to poor oral hygiene and drinking lot of acidic drinks like sodas, this is most likely an hypo-mineralisation or decalcification of the enamel. Children and adults wearing braces should take extra precaution to prevent decalcification of the enamel by maintaining good oral hygiene and to have good dietary habits.

• When large amounts of fluoride (a combination of sources: excessive fluoridated water, certain supplements and swallowing fluoride toothpaste) are ingested when teeth are still forming fluorosis can happen.
• Enamel hypoplasia results from nutritional deficiencies, high fever and medicinal side effects, as well as premature births and prenatal smoking.

Some of the most common treatment options are:

• Micro-abrasion or Polishing using a mild abrasive to remove the thin surface-level spots, which can associated with a bleaching.
• Bleaching or whitening treatments can help balance the color of your tooth enamel and  brighter the white spots
• Composite bondind for deeper spots, by removing the affected area, and repairing with dental bonding
• Veneers are indicated when a patients has multiple affected teeth or extensive, deep white spots.

Our skilled dental team provides a variety of treatment options to perfect your smile.