Decalcification of teeth!

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Hi guys!

Okay so I'm coming out of braces in about 7 months, but I got a problem... See I went for my monthly check up this week and they spotted two white spots, very very small, near the gum, it looks like a line as thin as a needle. So they said its decalcification of my teeth, but I can remove/revert it at this stage in time before it gets worse!

Any suggestions on how? I don't want to come out looking strange..

This is what I'm doing now (routine):

1. Brush teeth slowly and properly at the right angles.
2. Waterpick
3. Floss
4. Take that pill which exposes the plaque more (pink)


I've also been cutting down of fizzy drinks.

Is that enough? I've been googling around and apparently I should get sensodyne tooth paste and some sort of repair e.g mi paste (yes it's spelt like that)

I'm very worried and scared that this expands, as a child I had extremely bad teeth and I do not want to go back on that road again!

Thanks in advance
 
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Hopefully the line that you are mentioning is not the gum receding from the edge of the enamel. You could try that new Sensodyne Repair and Protect with Novamin or Elmex toothpaste or Gelee which uses a more active amine fluoride but this is quite pricey.
 
Maybe see a dentist?

Random thought that popped into my head.
 
Just go to a dentist and hear what he has to say. I'd rather pay his fee for a check-up than risk having to get false teeth in a few years.
 
errr ... if he has braces he goes to an orthodontist monthly and an orthodontist is a specialist dentist just btw.

What you have stated is all that you can do. Just stick with the programme and your teeth will improve. Its normal for people with braces to suffer from this as its hard to get around the brace itself to clean your teeth. I bet you didnt like the superfloss isnt :p

The next thing I would advise you since you removing your braces, when they come off they will mold a plastic retainer.DO NOT ignore that process or you will suffer later, it will hold your teeth in place so that your tissue can regrow and fill the gaps cause by the movement of the teeth and solidify their position. If you dont wear this retainer your teeth can revert back to their old position or stay loose and painful for a very long time.

oh yes, you can increase to proper brushing and flossing everytime after you eat. I would recommend you carry that superfloss with you and after a meal just run it around the braces.
 
Yes, I am aware of what an orthodontist is, having had braces myself as a kid. I was merely suggesting he get professional advice as he seems to be googling for advice, which is not always the best idea.

Either way, instead of the retainers you get some kind of little wire that they put behind your teeth which does the same job but stays there permanently, as far as I know. Apparently you don't even notice it's there. My brother got that and I opted for the retainers. I cannot regret my decision more. The retainers are god awful. I eventually stopped wearing them due to how annoying they were and my teeth have shifted slightly. My brother's, on the other hand, is still perfect.
 
Its a reversed retainer.... its fairly new. Didnt have that in my day lol
 
Yeah, it was all the rage when I had my braces removed, but I didn't like the idea of putting more wires into my teeth after just having the horrible things removed. Pity I didn't know back then what I know today. :(
 
Well I think I'm going to get a permanent wire on the top as well.. My bottom has to have one, the only problem is that he doesn't suggest it because my tongue will interfere with it :( but I can't stand objects in my mouth like that..
 
Wait sorry my english was terrible there. So I can't stand using a plate in my mouth! My bottom has to have a permanent one (metal) and I want one like that on the top as well, but he says its not a good idea..
 
I had the permanent bottom one, its fine you will feel weird and play with it but if he does his job properly and cements it solidly there isnt anything to worry about
 
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