{"id":203,"date":"2024-04-10T17:13:58","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T17:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biologicdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=203"},"modified":"2024-05-08T17:17:22","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T17:17:22","slug":"spotty-solutions-3-potential-causes-behind-blemished-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biologicdentistry.com\/blog\/2024\/04\/10\/spotty-solutions-3-potential-causes-behind-blemished-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotty Solutions: 3 Potential Causes Behind Blemished Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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One of the first things people notice about you is your smile and if yours is riddled with blemishes, it can make you feel self-conscious about your appearance. While some stains are the result of consuming dark foods and beverages and can be whitened<\/a> relatively easily, others are less simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if you have white spots on your teeth that you can\u2019t seem to brush off, you could benefit from professional help. Keep reading to learn 3 potential causes behind these stubborn marks and how your dentist can address them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Cause #1: Dental Fluorosis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that fluoride is used to rebuild enamel? This naturally occurring element can remineralize your enamel so that\u2019s stronger and less vulnerable to acid damage. Although fluoride can be used to improve oral health, if you\u2019re overly exposed then it can have the opposite effect. It\u2019s not uncommon for children between the ages of 1 and 8 to consume too much of it which impacts their still-developing grins. If you were affected this way, you could have permanent white spots or deep grooves on your adult teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist can even out the discoloration by removing a thin layer of enamel during a process known as microabrasion. If that\u2019s not an option, you might consider a cosmetic treatment like veneers or dental bonding which can cover the offending blots so they can\u2019t be seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cause #2: Your Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Calcium is the foundation of your teeth and if you don\u2019t get enough of it, you might end up with spots on them. This is because acids from harmful bacteria and the foods you eat dissolve your enamel and remove the important mineral in a process called decalcification. Fortunately, it\u2019s not overly difficult to increase the levels of this mineral in your system. You can get it by eating foods naturally rich with this ingredient like cheese, yogurt, and certain leafy greens like spinach and kale.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist can potentially remineralize your enamel with topical fluoride treatments. Otherwise, they might recommend cosmetic services to hide aesthetic flaws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cause #3: Traditional Orthodontics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you had braces for years, it\u2019s possible that the metal brackets caused the white spots that you\u2019ve noticed. The glue that\u2019s used to bond them to your teeth can strip away essential minerals and leave blemishes behind. Also, it could be that parts of your pearly whites that weren\u2019t covered were stained by dark foods and beverages while the hidden surfaces were not. Thankfully, teeth whitening may be able to even out the different hues so that you can enjoy a more unified grin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of what caused the lighter patches on your teeth, your dentist is sure to have solutions to perfect your smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Biologic Dentistry, people of all ages benefit from two highly qualified dentists who offer a full range of services under one roof, including cosmetic dentistry. They share decades of combined experience which means there\u2019s no case too simple or complex for them to handle. Their state-of-the-art facility combines advanced dental technology with a holistic approach to improve patient\u2019s lives by enhancing their smiles. If you\u2019re frustrated by stubborn white spots on your teeth, you\u2019re welcome to request an appointment on the website<\/a> or by calling (770) 426-9994.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

One of the first things people notice about you is your smile and if yours is riddled with blemishes, it can make you feel self-conscious about your appearance. While some stains are the result of consuming dark foods and beverages and can be whitened relatively easily, others are less simple. For example, if you have […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biologicdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/203"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biologicdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biologicdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biologicdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biologicdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=203"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.biologicdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/203\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":205,"href":"https:\/\/www.biologicdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/203\/revisions\/205"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biologicdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=203"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biologicdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=203"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biologicdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=203"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}