{"id":415,"date":"2019-09-16T14:22:48","date_gmt":"2019-09-16T14:22:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/?p=415"},"modified":"2023-11-08T20:56:14","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T20:56:14","slug":"cosmetic-dentistry-white-spots-after-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/16\/cosmetic-dentistry-white-spots-after-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"White Spots After Braces? Learn How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Help"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you’re in braces now or have been in the past, you know\nhow much you look forward to getting them off and seeing your results. But while\nthere’s no question that orthodontic treatment is well worth it, it does\nrequire extra effort to keep your teeth clean when you’re in brackets and\nwires. Unfortunately, regularly leaving plaque behind after brushing often\nleads to white spots, which ultimately takes away from the aesthetics of your\nstraight new smile. The good news is that cosmetic dentistry can correct many\ncommon problems with enamel and ortho, including white spots. Keep reading to\nlearn more and find out what your treatment options are! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes White Spots After Braces?                                <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your enamel is made of minerals such as calcium and\nphosphorous. Plaque is acidic, and when it sits on the enamel long enough it\nbegins to eat away at the surface layer, reducing the mineral content over\ntime. One result of this demineralization process is the development of soft\nspots that have a white, chalky appearance. In addition to affecting the\nappearance of the teeth, white spots are also a precursor to cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If it’s caught early enough, demineralization can be prevented\nor reversed with excellent brushing and flossing habits and topical fluoride,\nwhich remineralizes the enamel layer and gives it a nice, even appearance. If\nit isn’t caught early enough, white spots can be treated with cosmetic\ndentistry. <\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can Cosmetic Dentistry Treat White Spots?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are various cosmetic treatments that can be used,\ndepending on the severity of your white spots:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n