Everyone wants a shining, white smile, so it’s disheartening if baby or adult teeth are discolored or have marks on them. Stains can be all shapes and sizes: spots, patches, a line that crosses the tooth, or a dark ring that… Read More ›
White Spots
White Spots: Is it Fluorosis or Demineralization?
This picture shows two kinds of white spots. Some of these white patches are likely the result of exposure to too much fluoride as the patient’s teeth were developing. Fluorosis, as this is called, is a condition where cells that form… Read More ›
White Spots
Dear Dr. Ellie, I am writing to ask if xylitol and/or your oral care system will help get rid of the white spots that remain after getting braces removed. I got my braces removed today and they said they can… Read More ›
Mouth Breathers and Teeth
Hi, I have a question about my 7 year old. She has all her front teeth in now and no cavities, but sleeps with her mouth open. Consequently, the tips of her two top teeth are a chalky white. She… Read More ›
Can White Spots Heal before they are Cavities?
Dear Dr. Ellie: Thank you for all the information. Can any of this repair cavities or stop the damage from cavities? At this point they are white spots, so I’m hoping we can correct the problem without having teeth filled… Read More ›
White Spots
Dear Dr. Ellie:Thanks for your reply. I just went to my health food store & bought some granular xylitol. I am ‘eating’ 2 teaspoons a day for 8 grams. I try to spread them out as much as I can,… Read More ›
White Spots on Teeth
Hi Dr. Ellie, Thank you very much for your professional explanations, described in your email. Reading continuously in details your website I found that one possible cause of the white spots can be dry mouth (as result of the PH… Read More ›
White Spots on Teeth
Dear Dr. Ellie I am mother of a 9 year old daughter and 4 year old son. I am very upset about my daughter because she has white spots in her two new teeth (in front of the mouth). Searching… Read More ›
White Spots on Teeth
Dear Dr. Ellie: Hello. I’m 42 and 4 months ago got my braces off for the second time. (I had them as a teenager). While I had my braces I used ACT rinse, but after I got them off switched… Read More ›
Fluoride and discoloration
Dear Dr. Ellie: Is it true that too much fluoride causes in the long run white spots/discoloration on teeth? I am wondering this as I am just starting to use the rinse with fluoride along with crest toothpaste? Thank you,LHi… Read More ›