Do you or does someone you know have “white spots” on their teeth? For years the only way to treat those spots was to remove them with a drill and put bonding over them, or cover the entire tooth with a veneer. Now there has been an incredible breakthrough that allows us to treat some of these spots, and turn them back to completely normal looking tooth structure!

White spots on teeth can be caused by many things including fluorosis, hypomineralization, trauma, chronic infections, genetic disorders, cavities and even excessive teeth bleaching.

So how can we get rid of them with a completely non invasive technique? A product called Recaldent in addition to a small amount of fluoride can be applied to the surface of the white spot and within a short period of time the spot in many cases will completely disappear or return to normal enamel. We first use a mild etch on the surface of the white spot and in some cases lightly polish out any bumps or surface irregularities in the tooth. Then the Recaldent is applied.

Recaldent must be reapplied once or twice a day to the affected areas for a period of 2-4 weeks . We give you the Recaldent to take home so you can do this. This breakthrough treatment for white spots on teeth is not only less invasive but significantly less expensive and takes very little time. For years people with white spots on their teeth have been told they were poor candidates for teeth whitening because it would only make the white spots more noticeable. That is no longer the case.

Here is an example of teeth with white spots that were treated for 2 weeks with Recaldent.

Recaldent is also used to treat other dental issues such as cavity prevention, dry mouth, and tooth sensitivity. Let us know if you have any of these issues so we can help.

Many whitening toothpastes are hyped as being an effective and a tempting alternative to professional whitening systems. But, do they actually work? Contrary to what advertisers lead us to believe, it is simply not possible for commercial whitening toothpastes to actually whiten teeth. They are not formulated with the same active ingredients or concentrations used in professional whitening systems. Often, they are found to be incredibly abrasive in a attempt to remove superficial stains and create a “whiter/brighter” smile. the abrasion rate of these toothpastes can result in unnecessary wear and cause much more harm to root and tooth surfaces and also increase tooth sensitivity. DONT BE FOOLED BY THE ADVERTISERS!

There are a few professional toothpastes available that are quite effective at keeping teeth whiter and brighter. More on that soon!