Decalcification marks?

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If u only have abit of decalcification marks on ur teeth, will ur dentist be able to remove most of it??? Or only a bit. And also can it be seen by ohter people that u have those white marks.

Or r these white marks extra cement left over???
Can i us recaldent to remove. Also how much is it?? and long does it take to remove all the whie marks????
I have them. They were there when the braces came off 15 years ago and they are still there. The white marks are from loss of calcium in your teeth.

Some improvement can be made with bleaching, but for the most part you are stuck with them. I'm bleaching my teeth again right now for this reason.

No one seems to notice mine except for me!  (+ info)

Why is there a white lining on the bottom of my teeth next to my gums?

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I brush and floss my teeth at night and brush again in the mornings. I drink 1 monster a day and two mountain dews a day but doesn't brushing stop them from rotting your teeth? My dentist said I had decalcification on my teeth and to quit drinking those drinks, but I love those drinks. How can I enjoy my drinks and not has this lining on the bottom of my teeth?
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Tooth decalcification after braces!?

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I got my braces off yesterday and there is significant tooth decalcification on my front 6 teeth (top). The orthodontist gave me this floride stuff that i put on before bed to help make it less noticible but im still worried! I don't want it to be there. I thought I was brushing very good and they have never said anything about bad brushing. How can I help even more reverse the effects?
See your general dentist. You may need to have the decalcifications removed and replaced with fillings. But the prescription strength fluoride will help to reduce them.  (+ info)

Dental Advice (decalcification/bruxism/care)?

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I wore braces from age 13 - 15. They were removed because I didn't take the time to clean around them. I won't make excuses; I was young and naive.

To make a long story short, I'm 19 now and I have visible decalcification around all my teeth - basically in places that braces weren't. The level of decalcification is similar to this photo: http://www.staggersorthodontics.com/images/Decal.JPG

In fact, that actually looks VERY similar to my mouth. Additionally, I've had bruxism caused by stress and/or antidepressants. As a result, my occlusal surfaces are fairly worn. (If dental professionals are reading, mine is centric bruxism, and has had minimal effects on my gums and TMJ, and I'm wearing the hardest maxillary mouthguard my dentist provide, after wearing thru a thermoplastic in 2 months).

I've got a minor overbite (4 mm overlap) and a more significant overjet (7 mm).

What problems might arise in my future? Also, is it bad to drink sugar-free Coke after brushing my teeth?
With the decalcification as long as you are now looking after your teeth it should cause you no further problems, please do not let any one convince you to have these areas drilled and filled as in the long run this is not a good idea. At this point i have to answer your question about drinking coke after brushing your teeth!!! Any thing you have after brushing your teeth unless it is water will cause significant damage to your teeth, you must stop that habit. You should keep fizzy drinks even sugar free ones and things like fruit juice etc with meal times only.
As for the bruxism it seems like your dentist is doing the right thing for that problem and as long as you continue wearing the mouth guard at night things shouldn't get much worst, you may develop some TMJ problems in the future but this will be much reduced by the use of a mouth guard.
With regard to you orthodontic situation i think in view of your past with orthodontics and your ideas on acceptable diet (no offense i know you only mentioned coke after brushing teeth) i think best left well alone unless it is causing you some day to day problem.
Qualified/ Registered Dental Nurse 10yrs+  (+ info)

decalcification spot?

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hey,

the other day, i was eating some chocolate chip pancakes and felt some sensitivity on one of my teeth. i used a couple mirrors and saw that there was a small brown spot on that tooth. i thought it might be a cavity so i set up an appointment with my dentist.

after he examined he, he told me it is a decalcification spot and that it could turn into a cavity or just turn into a brown spot.

however, i've been googling decalcification spot and the results all describe it as white marks, oftentimes on the front surface of teeth.

can decalcification spots be brown and on the chewing surface of teeth, or should i get a second opinion?
Maybe you should get a second opinion, because as far as I know decalcification marks are white.  (+ info)

Decalcification?

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My braces came off about 2 months ago, they noticed the decalcification from where I didnt brush good. I know I can use bleaching, but that requires me to not drink and eat dark stuff while using it. Can certain type of tooth paste help make your teeth whiter and for the white spots that came on your teeth cause of not brushing good go away?
Unfortunately decalcification is permanent. Studies have been done on the use of Tooth Moose (by Recaldent) which show that if used regularly and correctly, it can reduce the appearance of decalcification. Bleaching your teeth may make the areas appear less noticeable but will cause sensitivity. Just keep on brushing and flossing and don't get decalcification again! Check if your dentist uses Tooth Moose or where you can purchase it. http://www.recaldent.com  (+ info)

Is demineralisation/decalcification reversable?

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I have white patches forming on some of my bottom teeth near to the gums. It's not like a white spot on my tooth, it feels rough to touch it with my tongue and I'm assuming it's demineralisation (I admit I was a little careless brushing my teeth for a while whilst I had my braces - I still have braces now but I'm brushing alot better).

My question is, is it reversable or are all my teeth doomed and end up rotten? My dentist is well aware of what's going on as I've told him and he told me but he doesn't seem like he's going to do anything about it untill I get my braces off.
I brush after every meal and use mouthwash. Will I be able to stop the process and stop my teeth from rotting?
You are right, you do have demineralization. This is the earliest visible caries stage (cavity). If you maintain meticulous oral hygiene, good nutrition, and use a fluoride mouthrinse, cavities will not form. Be sure to check your mouthrinse for fluoride. Not all rinses have fluoride. Oral-B sells a fluoride rinse. In theory, these white spots will not go awa. However, there is a newer product that you can purchase at your dentist office called MI Paste. This product contains Recaldent which is like liquid calcium and phosphorus. It claims it can help get rid of the white spots due to demineralization. I am not sure if you can chew gum, but if you can I would suggest chewing Trident Xtra Care, which also contains Recaldent.

Also, I should warn you that Recaldent does contain a milk protein so if you have an allergy or sensitivity to milk, I would advise you not to use these products.

Here are some websites you can checkout:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recaldent

http://www.gcamerica.com/mipaste.html

http://www.tridentgum.com/textonly/index.php  (+ info)

Braces/decalcification?

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Well, i've got braces. I'm very forgetful with my brushing routine. Many times, I only brush my teeth once a day (Bad, I know. I've since improved, but i'm worried that it's too late.) Is there anyway to determine signs of decalcification before I get my braces off? Would my orthadontist be able to tell when I get brackets/wires changed? I don't drink carbonated/sugary drinks or chew sugary gum (If that means anything at all...) If I do end up with scars on my teeth, anything I can do about it?
Take as much care of your teeth as you can. I had braces for 4 years and now my top back teeth are broken and need pulled because of the metal band that went around them. My orthodontist never told me about the possible adverse effects of braces, and now I'm paying for it.

Brush after every meal. Use mouthwash. Every day.  (+ info)

decalcification?

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can decalcification be yellow or is yellow just mainly staining and discoloration
most of the time it is white but enamel deformaties can be brown or yellow. sometimes this is caused by meds or high fevers or trauma during the developing stages of the tooth  (+ info)

I have Decalcification!!! How do you get rid of it? Does it mean I have cavities? I'm so scareeed!?

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Well I learned from my other post that I have decalcification due to having braces for 4 years. Is there any way I can get rid of it? When I left, the dentist didn't even mention it. Does it mean that I have cavities where the white spots are??? I'm so scared. I don't want cavities and stuff.

Right now I'm on Pronamel Sensodyne!!! Is that fluroid good enough?

Is decalcification so harmful? I'm really scared and freaked out!!!

PIcs:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21599432@N03/2581605792/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21599432@N03/2580770537/in/photostream/
LOL That black thing is a silver filling!
The decalcification is from not brushing well enough while the braces were on. Unfortunately there is no way to remove this. Eating more dairy or calcium will not fix the problem. Just make sure to get all the plaque off when you brush as these areas could be more prone to decay. Whitening your teeth might make them less noticeable and sometimes teeth can actually recalcify.
When I was 20 or so I actually had a HOLE in one of my teeth near the gum line. There was no decay or anything there and I just let it be. It filled in eventually on its own so recalcification can happen.  (+ info)

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