Posts Tagged ‘decalcification’

Am I at risk of decalcification from lack of oral hygiene and wearing damon braces?

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011
Q.

Hi

I am 30 and 10 months ago I started orthodontic treatment with damon brackets. At first I was diligent with cleaning but as the novelty wore off the cleaning became gradually worse.

I am now worried about decalcification. Although I do have them professionally cleaned about every three months.

I explained my concern to my dentist who said they looked clean and I wouldn’t know if I have any white spots until my braces are removed in about a year.

I haven’t mentioned it to my Ortho.

I thought that the white marks appeared around the brackets and so I should be able to see if I have them. On inspection in good light I can’t see anything.

My question is if I can’t see any marks now does that mean I can still prevent decalcification? or do I have to wait (a year) and see.

Thank you for your time

A.
I’d say you’re in the clear if… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

I have white spots on my teeth after two years of wearing brackets. Can you help me?

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010
Q.
Dear Dr Caplan, I’d been wearing brackets for 2 years before 2 years. Now, I have white spots ot my teeth. I heard that you are into hat sphere! Please, hepl me.,
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white spots are due to decalci… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

My teeth are falling apart, how can I stop this?

Thursday, July 29th, 2010
Q.
My teeth are falling apart – how can i fix it so this wont happen? I think it was from decalcification from when i didnt brush when iwas a child.,
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I recommend you book yourself … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki