Decalcification/ White Spots on teeth keep getting worse?

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I've had braces for almost three years and had gotten the white spots because I wasn't brushing. Lately, though it looks like they're getting worse. I brush twice daily, use Phosflur flouride treatment daily, floss, etc. but more are still developing!? I don't drink soda; just water, and don't eat alot of sugary foods either. What can I do???
More than likely you will need to have the decalcified areas removed and restored. There are some recalcifying toothpaste on the market that claim to 'heal' these areas, but they are marginally effective. The newest one is called Renew by Topex. They do require a DDS prescription. Good luck  (+ info)

Can decalcification be removed?

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I've had braces for almost 6 years on and off, and my hygiene has been very good. There's just 2 teeth that have some decalcification and I was wondering can that be removed? Or does teeth whitening cover it up? What's the best way to get rid or cover it? I know you cant just scrape it off..or something like that..I was just wondering what you CAN do. Thanks
Unfortunately, decalcification doesn't go away. Basically it is the beginning stages of a cavity. With good brushing and flossing habits you can prevent it from getting worse. You can whiten to help blend the surrounding teeth so the decalcification isn't as noticeable but it doesn't cover it up. Hope that helps!  (+ info)

im embarssed from my teeth i have decalcification nd apparentley there is nothing u can do but i want it gone?

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I have those spots too but my dentist gave me a prescription for prevident which is a paste with lots of flouride that you use once a day before bed. I've been using it for about 5 months and they are slowly going away!  (+ info)

Tooth Decalcification?

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Hi, I'm 15 and have had braces for six years (yes I know, ridiculously long.) Anyway, I have recently began to mature a bit and have been wearing my elastics regularly and have been brushing my teeth regularly. I'm due to get them off in a few months. However, I've noticed these white marks around my braces, which I've found out are 'tooth decalcification' marks. I got these a few years ago when I wasn't so religious about oral hygiene. Is there anyway to get rid of them? What can I do?
What?? Are you serious? These things are PERMANENT! Are you sure everything around them can't be bleached so it's even???
Yes, this decalcification is permanent (sorry!) and whitening these areas will only cause them to get whiter and or decalcify furthur. Your best option is to see how they look once the braces come off and decide how to treat them then. You may end up having white fillings that will match the rest of the tooth surface to replace the decalcified areas. What you can do now is make sure your are keeping the areas clean and rinse nightly with a fluoride rinse (ACT, or Fluorigard) or ask your orthodontist for a prescription for a high concentration Fluoride toothpaste... Wish I had better news...

JAMRDH - a dental hygienist  (+ info)

What pathologic conditions (stenosis, Crohn d...) could cause a rebel constipation?

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Excluding congenit syndroms, psychosomatic conditions, etc
Sorry this is gibberish!  (+ info)

Tooth decalcification?

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I've had braces for about two years now and I'm starting to get bad spots of decalcification between and on my teeth. My mouth is kinda small so it's difficult for me to brush and floss really well with the braces... is there anything I'll be able to do after my braces are removed to get rid of it?
Thanks all!
I had the same problem, ppl were always complaining about how small my mouth was whatever they are having to do. If you were like me, they don't really have a good selection of the pieces that were cemented hence it covered most of the surface, I had a huge problem getting between the brackets and the gum line. With me I had one place that was rather obvious so the guy that had to do bonding to build up the size of my teeth did a little drilling on the spot and filled it with bonding. Of course you should whiten your teeth prior because if you aren't happy with the color you cannot whiten the bonding. Good luck!  (+ info)

will bleaching my teeth help hide visable decalcification(whitespots) on my teeth?

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TDS and Decalcification?

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I'm looking for some water purifier from a leading company. TDS of water is 350. They said that purifier has decalcification system which breaks calcium and magnesium (not removing them but breaking their bond and separate). So that kidney stone formation wont happen. Is it true?
You probably want a reverse osmosis system which will filter out sediment because it has a very fine membrane that filters the water slowly through.  (+ info)

will crest whitening strips make decalcification spots less noticeable??

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i have had this very white spot on my front tooth. i have ever since i can remember. i do clean and brush my teeth allot so its not from not taking care of them.. but i was wondering if these whitening strips will help make the white spot less noticeable ?? or any suggestions??
No they will not. The only way to remove them as conservatively as possible is to grind them off and replace the area with bonded composite filling material. Ask your dentist if he thinks this is an option for you. Good luck.  (+ info)

Decalcification (white marks) on teeth...?

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i got my braces off recently and i have a tiny spots of decalcification (white marks)

so i was wondering if MI Paste really works to remineralize your teeth?
and if so, how long did it take?

are there any side affects when using this product?

and also, is it worth it to pay $24.00 for this paste?
Mi paste does work well-But ask your dentist to sell it to you for His ?her cost much cheaper if he is a good person he will about $9  (+ info)

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