{"id":220,"date":"2019-08-03T17:28:12","date_gmt":"2019-08-03T17:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northjacksonvillecompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=220"},"modified":"2019-08-26T17:35:56","modified_gmt":"2019-08-26T17:35:56","slug":"white-spots-on-your-teeth-find-out-what-they-are-and-if-you-should-be-concerned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northjacksonvillecompletedentistry.com\/blog\/white-spots-on-your-teeth-find-out-what-they-are-and-if-you-should-be-concerned\/","title":{"rendered":"White Spots on Your Teeth? Find Out What They Are and If You Should be Concerned"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northjacksonvillecompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_212565889__1565641229_69593.jpg\" alt=\"a woman pointing to her teeth\" class=\"wp-image-221\" width=\"306\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northjacksonvillecompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_212565889__1565641229_69593.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.northjacksonvillecompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_212565889__1565641229_69593-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.northjacksonvillecompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_212565889__1565641229_69593-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you seeing spots? When most people are asked this\nquestion, it\u2019s usually by an optometrist who is evaluating a person\u2019s sight.\nHowever, when asked by a dental professional, they\u2019re most likely referring to\nspots on your teeth. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northjacksonvillecompletedentistry.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">White\nspots<\/a> occur as a result of minerals in the tooth enamel. This top dental\nlayer needs to stay strong, so it can be a protective barrier should tooth\ndecay, staining, or damage affect your teeth. Read on to find out why these tiny\nspots can occur and what you can do to prevent them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes White Spots and Should You Be Worried?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many reasons why white spots can develop on your\nteeth, but in order to determine if it\u2019s harmless or not, as well as what you\ncan do to prevent them in the first place, you must know why they occur. If you\nwere to ask a dental professional, they would tell you that white spots develop\nbecause of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Lack of Water<\/strong>: When your mouth and body\nare dehydrated, not only can it negatively affect your salivary glands, leading\nto harmful bacteria growth and bad breath, but it can also impact your body. <\/li><li><strong>Loss of Nutrients:<\/strong> Your body needs\ncertain nutrients to function properly. For example, calcium, which helps\nstrengthen your bones, is vital to ensuring your tooth enamel remains strong\nenough to keep bacteria out. If you have a nutritional deficit, this can cause white\nspots to form on your teeth. <\/li><li><strong>Overuse of Fluoride: <\/strong>Children are much\nmore prone to developing fluorosis. The reason for this is because they may be\nusing too much toothpaste or ingesting it while brushing or rinsing their\nmouth. Although fluoride is one of the best things for your teeth, too much can\nbe a problem and lead to white spots. <\/li><li><strong>Bacterial Growth:<\/strong> Harmful bacteria can cause\na lot of problems for your teeth and gums. If left untreated, bacteria has a\nway of stripping the mouth of the minerals it needs, causing white spots, gum\ndisease, tooth decay, halitosis, and other conditions. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you see white spots developing on your teeth, it\u2019s best\nto schedule an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible. While it\nmight not be an immediate danger, it can lead to serious decay and\/or damage to\nyour teeth and gums. You and your dentist will need to take the appropriate actions\nto eliminate the problem and ultimately, the white spots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can You Do to Prevent Them?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent these spots from developing, there are certain\nsteps you can take, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Drinking plenty of water throughout the day, but\nmost especially when you first wake up, will help you stay hydrated, feel\nbetter, and if you\u2019re trying to lose weight, will most definitely aid in the\nprocess.<\/li><li>Conditions such as celiac disease can make it\nmore difficult for a person to absorb certain nutrients, so if you have it, make\nsure to talk to your doctor about what you can do to make sure you\u2019re getting\nthe nutrients you need.<\/li><li>Make sure you are aware of how much toothpaste\nyour child is using to prevent the overuse of fluoride. <\/li><li>Brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes,\nfloss at least once a day, and rinse with an antiseptic mouthwash to keep tooth\ndecay and gum disease from occurring. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While white spots shouldn\u2019t be cause for panic, it is best\nif you seek treatment by your dental professional sooner rather than later. If\nyou follow these tips, you will be well on your way to a spot-free smile! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author <\/strong><br>Dr. Ryan Johnson is a self-proclaimed dental nerd. A graduate of the University of Florida, he earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in finance before spending several years working in management and finance. Realizing his passion for helping people, he opted to pursue a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Johnson and his team want you to have a healthy smile that increases your confidence. From preventive care to restorative and cosmetic dentistry services, you can rest assured they will help you achieve your dental goals. If you want to learn more about us and our services, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northjacksonvillecompletedentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">contact us<\/a> at <strong>(904) 751-4958.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you seeing spots? 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