{"id":119,"date":"2018-01-30T07:34:07","date_gmt":"2018-01-30T07:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/blog\/?p=119"},"modified":"2018-02-06T21:56:10","modified_gmt":"2018-02-06T21:56:10","slug":"dentist-jacksonville-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/30\/dentist-jacksonville-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do I Have White Spots on My Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-128 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_120789054-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_120789054-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_120789054-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_120789054-1024x576.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Having a healthy, beautiful smile is as important for your self-confidence as it is for your overall wellbeing. Visible imperfections, however, can take away from the appearance of your smile in a big way. White spots on the teeth, or areas of enamel that are lighter than your surrounding tooth, are one common issue for adults. Your dentist in Jacksonville explains more about why this happens and what you can do about it below.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why White Spots Appear on the Teeth<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most common causes of white, chalky-looking spots is called fluorosis. This occurs when the teeth are exposed to too much fluoride during childhood while the enamel is still forming. Fluoride is a mineral that remineralizes the tooth enamel and, in appropriate amounts, it provides a key role in helping kids stay away from cavities. Unfortunately, overexposure leads to the visible white spots that can last for a lifetime. Kids can get too much of the mineral from a combination of fluoridated tap water, swallowing fluoride toothpaste, and overuse of any other product that contains fluoride. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another reason for white spots is demineralization of the tooth enamel due to poor oral hygiene that is common with teens or adults who wear braces. When plaque is allowed to linger on the tooth enamel, it turns into tartar &#8212; a hard, bacteria-filled substance that slowly absorbs all of the minerals that keep your teeth healthy and strong. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White spots can appear as horizontal or vertical lines in the tooth enamel, or as actual spots. They are flush with the tooth enamel. White spots caused by fluorosis do not present any threat to your oral health, but there is a way around them. <\/span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Do About White Spots<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having visible white spots on the teeth may make you feel anywhere from slightly aware of their presence to downright embarrassed when it\u2019s time to smile. If you would like to get rid of or hide these imperfections, your cosmetic dentist in Jacksonville can help. Most adults are eligible for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/services.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cosmetic dentistry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8212; and we promise, you\u2019ll love the results. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Porcelain veneers are one of the most popular methods for covering up any dental imperfection. These thin, translucent coverings are attached to the front sides of the teeth that show when you smile. They perfectly replicate your natural tooth enamel, for a stunningly beautiful appearance that is free from those pesky white spots. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental bonding offers a more affordable alternative to veneers, which are associated with a higher cost. Using this method, your dentist applies a biocompatible composite resin to the damaged tooth enamel to improve the appearance of broken, chipped, irregular, or, yes, stained teeth. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter the treatment that is right for you, you will feel confident when you partner with Dr. Matthew Nawrocki and Dr. Richard Aguila! <\/span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet the Practice<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Jacksonville Dental Specialists provide comprehensive dental care from the comfort of their state-of-the-art office. To learn more about porcelain veneers, dental bonding, or their other general, restorative, and cosmetic services, you are invited to contact the office at <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/contact.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">904-683-4781<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Having a healthy, beautiful smile is as important for your self-confidence as it is for your overall wellbeing. Visible imperfections, however, can take away from the appearance of your smile in a big way. White spots on the teeth, or areas of enamel that are lighter than your surrounding tooth, are one common issue for adults. Your dentist in Jacksonville explains more about why this happens and what you can do about it below. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/30\/dentist-jacksonville-4\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-119","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Why Do I Have White Spots on My Teeth?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you bothered by visible white spots on the surface of your teeth? 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