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WHY DO WE HAVE WHITE SPOTS ON TEETH ? HOW TO GET RID OF IT?

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White spots on teeth can look quite unappealing. While they don't indicate bad health condition, but can affect a person's self confidence while interacting with others. This is nothing but decalcification or hypocalcification of enamel, due to the  loss of mineral content of the outer layer of tooth called enamel.  These white spots are weakend enamel, which if not treated at the right time, may cause certain complications in the overall aesthetic  appearance of the teeth.  HOW IT HAPPENS? There are different reasons for this condition.  ~ Fluorosis ~ Bacterial over growth  ~ Enamel hypoplasia ~ Due to orthodontic braces (Post orthodontic treatment) ~ Nutritional deficiency  ~ Medications  ~ Smoking while pregnancy FLUOROSIS   Fluoride in proper amount is good for teeth. It is an anti caries agent, but anything more is always bad. Like that over fluoride intake also leads to a condition like fluo...