Understanding White Spot Lesions: Prevention Tips for A Healthy Smile

Removing your braces is the most exciting day of your orthodontic journey - (second to getting your braces put on!) But removing the braces and seeing white spots on your teeth is terribly disappointing... but theres hope!

Facts:

White spots occur Around the braces - not under them White spots occur due to: Plaque accumulation & Lack of cleaning.

Your hygienist Can clean around your braces and it is important to keep up with your checkups during Orthodontic Treatment.

Going for a Cleaning every 4 months instead of every 6 months only adds 1 extra cleaning / year - But can be extremely helpful while you are in braces!

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But:

White Spot Lesions are completely PREVENTABLE!

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Moral of the Story:

Double Up on your Checkups!

Prevention is the Daughter of Intelligence!! Walter Raleigh