Haziness criteria Present- + (positive) Absent- - (negative). Results The results of the present study revealed that nitric acid (NA) took lesser (3-4 days) time than formic acid (FA) (7-8 days) for decalcification. [ejgd.org]

Causes and symptoms: Tooth decay starts when the bacteria in the mouth, acts on the carbohydrates present in the food, producing acid in the mouth. [rediff.com]

Additional benefits and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which the present invention relates from the subsequent description of the preferred embodiment and the appended claims, taken in conjunction [google.com]

Coarse saws can cause considerable mechanical damage and force bone fragments into the soft tissues present in the specimen (see Figure 6). [leicabiosystems.com]

Demineralization and remineralization are processes that can occur in tooth enamel depending on several factors such as the cleanliness of ones mouth, acids present, calcium in and around teeth, and the presence of saliva to transfer minerals. [miamiorthodontist.com]

• Pain

  Canker sores Canker sores are small painful ulcerations typically found on the tongue or the inner lining of your cheeks, lips or throat. [rediff.com]

  Any serious issues (significant sensitivity, pain on biting, and cavities) should always be addressed by a dentist as soon as possible. [miamiorthodontist.com]

  Dry mouth can be caused by certain prescription and nonprescription medications for treatment of depression, pain, allergies, and many others. [totalhealthmagazine.com]

  While they might not cause any pain at the moment, they can lead to future cavities much easier than a healthy tooth. If left untreated, these white spots will remain on your teeth permanently. [mcbridedental.com]

• Fever

  My question to parents or to the patient is usually, were you sick with a high fever when you were really little? Most of the time when you see that pattern the answer is YES. Scarlet Fever, Rheumatic Fever, KD, etc.....high fevers do it. [kdforum.org]

  Enamel Hypoplasia Enamel hypoplasia results from nutritional deficiencies, high fever and medicinal side effects, as well as premature births and prenatal smoking. [colgate.com]

  Remember canker sores are not related to cold sores or fever blister, which is a viral infection, caused by the herpes virus and is contagious. Canker sores can be extremely painful and cause discomfort while eating or talking. [rediff.com]

  […] with cavitation and/or dental hypersensitivity. 2 These lesions also may discolor with time, turning a brownish tint. 1 Other causes to consider for generalized enamel hypoplasia include heredity, nutrition deficiencies, severe childhood infections, fever-producing [dentistrytoday.com]

• Fatigue

  Perfect ergonomics with maximum comfort for healthy and fatigue-free working. Options & Accessories Accessories for your dental practice equipment including ultrasonic scalers, motors, dentist stools and instruments. [kavo.com]

  […] of light through the tooth; specular reflection at the surface; diffuse light reflection at the surface; absorption and scattering of light within the dental tissues; enamel mineral content; enamel thickness; dentine colour, the human observer, the fatigue [en.wikipedia.org]

• Malnutrition

  […] sĭ-fĭ-ka´shun ) 1. loss of calcium salts from a bone or tooth. 2. the process of removing calcareous matter. decalcification [dēkal′sifikā′shən] Etymology: L, de + calyx, lime, facere, to make loss of calcium salts from the teeth and bones caused by malnutrition [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

• Anorexia

  Eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia and binge eating are all health concerns that may negatively impact your oral health. [vitalrecord.tamhsc.edu]

• Poor Oral Hygiene

  DECAY AND DECALCIFICATION ON YOUR TEETH Decalcification is a problem that can occur with poor oral hygiene during your orthodontic treatment. Without good oral hygiene food and plaque can be trapped in and around your braces. [hoffmanorthodontics.squarespace.com]

  White Spot Lesions – Treatments for Enamel Decalcification Poor oral hygiene during orthodontic care can lead to enamel decalcification, or “white spot lesions” on teeth. [acuityortho.com]

  September 23, 2015 Proper oral hygiene is a huge part of orthodontic treatment. [ortegaortho.com]

  Poor Oral Hygiene One of the main reasons why white spots can occur is because of poor oral hygiene. If you don’t regularly brush your teeth or floss, then plaque can build up. When this plaque builds, white spots will start to form on the teeth. [positivehealthwellness.com]

  They can be a factor of nutrition, genetics, an excess of fluoride intake at a young age, or poor oral hygiene. [chadwellsmiles.com]

• Dental Caries

  …… penetrating into dentin K02.63 …… penetrating into pulp K02.7 Dental root caries K02.9 Dental caries, unspecified [icd10data.com]

  Decalcification can usually be reversed if proper oral hygiene measures are followed, but it can lead to irreversible dental caries. [wisegeek.org]

  Tooth decay or dental caries Dental caries or cavity is the decalcification of the tooth enamel by the bacteria present in the mouth, leading to destruction of the enamel and the inner soft tissues. [rediff.com]

  Fluoride toothpastes for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 1. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD002278. [viechnicki.com]

• Tooth Erosion

  Tooth Abrasion and Erosion - Abrasion and erosion are two types of damage that can wear away the tooth's outer covering, the enamel. Sometimes they also affect deeper parts of the tooth. [phillipdondds.com]

  As the age of the person increases, the teeth can also appear yellower over time. [15] Below are examples of intrinsic sources of stains; Tooth wear and ageing: Tooth wear is a progressive loss of enamel and dentine due to tooth erosion, abrasion and [en.wikipedia.org]

• Bleeding Gums

  It also helps to address the problem of bleeding gums and improve symptoms of bad breath. 10 For more information and research on the benefits of oil pulling and how to effectively use it to improve oral health, please read my article on the reasons why [healthyandnaturalworld.com]

  It also provides instant relief from bad breath and bleeding gum issues. Here are different methods to use basil leaves to treat white spots on teeth. [1800remedies.com]

• Flushing

  You can also try using a “water flosser” to flush material from between teeth and beneath the gums. This works by pulsating water at high pressure through a handheld device that looks something like a power toothbrush. [deardoctor.com]

  So as to keep up the brightened appearance, there are approaches to protect the teeth and prolong the treatment. [68] Brush or flush out mouth with water after eating and drinking [69] Chewing gum Floss to remove plaque between the teeth Use whitening [en.wikipedia.org]

• Fear

  At this point, you might be tempted to stop your whitening treatment for fear that the spots will become worse. But don't worry, after a couple more days of whitening, the rest of the tooth will usually match or blend with the decalcification. [opalescence.com]

  Besides the fear and discomfort, the cost factor is also a major deterrent. The wiser option is prevention. 1. Bad breath Bad breath or halitosis is an unpleasant or foul odour emanating from the mouth. [rediff.com]

  It is best if you refrain from using words around your child that might cause unnecessary fear, such as “needle,” “shot,” “pull,” “drill,” or “hurt,”. [clintonkidsdentist.com]

  Use Homemade Remineralizing Tooth Powder If you prefer to use powder instead of paste to brush your teeth then never fear, you can also make your own homemade re-mineralized tooth powder. [positivehealthwellness.com]

Tip: Orthodontic treatment should ideally be avoided in young patients who are not interested in having a brace or who have poor dental hygiene. [madsen.de]

The psychological trauma of having orthodontic treatment, or indeed not having treatment should not be overlooked and is an important consideration in treatment planning. [nature.com]

What are the treatment options for fluorosis? Fluorosis can usually be treated with take-home teeth whitening products. [opalescence.com]

These types of treatments require the removal or destruction of healthy tooth material and are not favoured by modern dentists. [harleystreetdentalstudio.com]

Get Rid Of White Spots With Icon Treatment Icon is a white spot removal treatment which doesn’t involve any drilling or removal of a healthy part of tooth. [reading-smiles.co.uk]

The three most prominent theories used to explain the etiology of the disease are that acids produced by bacteria lead to decalcification; that micro-organisms destroy the enamel protein; or that keratolytic micro-organisms produce chelates that lead [icd10data.com]

ETIOLOGY OF WHITE SPOT White spot lesions are early signs of demineralization under intact enamel, which may or may not lead to the development of caries. [dentistrytoday.com]

Practicing good oral hygiene at home will prevent a whole host of oral health issues. [cronauerangelakisortho.com]

Summary White spots can be prevented and treated. We emphasize prevention in many ways. [viechnicki.com]

Check out our post on what causes sensitive teeth. ] We know how important having a perfect smile is, and through a combination of in-office and at-home steps, we can prevent white spots together. [saddlecreekortho.com]

One challenge is preventing and recovering from demineralization of tooth enamel. [miamiorthodontist.com]

How to prevent Decalcification? The best way to prevent Decalcification is to keep your teeth clean of plaque. This can be done most effectively with proper brushing and flossing. [mybracesdoctor.com]