White spots on the teeth are lighter and more opaque marks on the teeth. In their early stages, small barely noticeable chalky marks appear on the teeth, which seem paler than the surrounding tooth surface. Called white spots or white spot lesions (WSLs), these may be harmless at that stage. Sometimes they appear after having braces/orthodontic treatment and they are hard to get rid of.
However, white spots can be an early sign of a cavity. These are areas on the enamel surface that have lost hard minerals when acid begins dissolving the mineralized surface of the tooth. With the help of a qualified dentist these minerals can be restored, making the white spots fade or disappear altogether.
If braces patients get white spots while undergoing treatment of the teeth should try to get rid of them and prevent further white spots from forming. See a dentist to get rid of the white spots. Dentists can employ various dental procedures to suit your specific condition and need. The right treatment is selected based on a diagnosis of the origin of the white spots.
One way is to re-mineralize the areas under the white spots by applying a special paste. This paste can be used on children as well as on adults. It strengthens your teeth with calcium and phosphate, releases vital minerals into your mouth and helps not only to condition but also to protect and rebuild the tooth surface.
Micro-abrasion is a procedure that helps restore damaged areas under the tooth’s surface. In an alternative called Caries Infiltration, a tooth-colored liquid resin is injected under the surface enamel of the white spot, which is then hardened, making the spot translucent more like normal enamel. Micro-abrasion is currently considered the best way to treat mild white spots.
There are also cosmetic dental procedures, like composite bonding and porcelain veneers for those for whom the above treatments may not be suitable and effective. Starting from simple methods of better oral hygiene to improve the appearance and prevent further development of white spots, you thus have now several options, including applying gum/ paste, micro-abrasion, resin filling, bonding and veneers.
Consult your dentist who will advise you on the most appropriate procedure.