{"id":308,"date":"2023-03-13T02:11:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T02:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalcenterwestport.com\/blog\/?p=308"},"modified":"2023-05-07T02:13:21","modified_gmt":"2023-05-07T02:13:21","slug":"how-to-remove-white-spots-on-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalcenterwestport.com\/blog\/2023\/03\/how-to-remove-white-spots-on-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Can My Dentist Remove White Spots on My Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentalcenterwestport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AdobeStock_493288714__1680791935_94362.jpg\" alt=\"person with white spots on teeth\" class=\"wp-image-309\" width=\"278\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentalcenterwestport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AdobeStock_493288714__1680791935_94362.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dentalcenterwestport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AdobeStock_493288714__1680791935_94362-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentalcenterwestport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AdobeStock_493288714__1680791935_94362-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you noticed lately that your teeth appear to have small white spots on them? You\u2019ve never noticed them before but suddenly, they look more prominent, causing you to wonder, \u201cWhere did they come from?\u201d Although you may be perplexed by their appearance, this problem is a common one many dentists deal with. If you\u2019re curious about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalcenterwestport.com\/teeth-whitening.html\">how to remove white spots on your teeth<\/a>, you\u2019ll be pleased to learn there are various methods your dentist can use to improve the look of your smile. Read on to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes White Spots to Appear on Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It might seem like an odd development for white spots to suddenly appear on teeth, but it doesn\u2019t happen overnight. Instead, it occurs as a result of decalcification. When acids from bacteria break down the calcium and phosphorus that help to make up the outer layer of your teeth (demineralization), it leaves them with white spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common causes behind demineralization include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Orthodontic treatment with metal brackets and wires<\/li><li>An overgrowth of bacteria<\/li><li>Fluorosis, or the ingestion of too much fluoride as a child<\/li><li>A low-calcium diet<\/li><li>Certain medications such as amoxicillin<\/li><li>Smoking and using tobacco during pregnancy<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can a Dentist Do Anything to Remove White Spots?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that white spots don\u2019t have to remain on your teeth forever. Instead, a qualified dentist can use various methods to remove these imperfections, leaving your pearly whites looking better than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most effective ways your dentist can improve the look of your smile include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Porcelain Veneers<\/strong> \u2013 By using thin sheath coverings to conceal the white spots, you will be able to fully transform your appearance and sport a new and improved smile that looks and feels better than before.<\/li><li><strong>Teeth Whitening \u2013 <\/strong>Using professional-grade bleaching agents, your dentist can provide teeth whitening to brighten your smile and rid it of white spots. The carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide used by your dentist will help to break down the white spots so that they are much smaller and less noticeable.<\/li><li><strong>Direct Bonding \u2013 <\/strong>Using composite resin that is color-matched to your natural tooth shade, your dentist can apply it to the surface of your teeth, hiding the white spots to create a more beautiful smile.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Living with white spots no longer has to be your reality. Instead, you can turn to your dentist for help and prepare to regain the confidence you need to feel good about your smile once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><br>Earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, Dr. Masha Kogan attended a General Residency at Hackensack University Hospital. She and the team at the Dental Center of Westport are truly invested in providing patients with quality care. If you are suffering from white spots that cause you to feel embarrassed, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalcenterwestport.com\/contact.html.\">contact us<\/a> at <strong>(203) 227-8700<\/strong> to learn how we can transform your appearance with the help of cosmetic dentistry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you noticed lately that your teeth appear to have small white spots on them? You\u2019ve never noticed them before but suddenly, they look more prominent, causing you to wonder, \u201cWhere did they come from?\u201d Although you may be perplexed by their appearance, this problem is a common one many dentists deal with. 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