{"id":1407,"date":"2020-07-31T23:16:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-01T04:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/?p=1407"},"modified":"2020-08-01T00:42:20","modified_gmt":"2020-08-01T05:42:20","slug":"teeth-whitening-help-white-spots-or-make-them-worse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/teeth-whitening-help-white-spots-or-make-them-worse\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Teeth Whitening Help White Spots or Make Them Worse?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When I was a child, solid white spots developed on the tips of my teeth. As a teenager, I had braces, and I think the braces cause white spots on my upper center front teeth. My family dentist says my teeth are healthy, and since I\u2019m 30 years old with healthy teeth, I shouldn\u2019t be overly concerned. The white spots because they are noticeable when I smile. Will Zoom whitening or whitestrips make the spots more prominent, or are porcelain veneers better? Thanks, Laney from AL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laney,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So many dentists have the attitude that your teeth look okay, so leave them alone. But that\u2019s not what you want. And they\u2019re not genuinely concerned about how you feel about your smile. They just fix teeth to their satisfaction. Don\u2019t ask your family dentist to do anything about the white spots on your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zoom whitening, whitestrips, or any&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/free-teeth-whitening-plano.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teeth bleaching<\/a>&nbsp;will improve the spots on your teeth. It can make them worse. Although some dentists might prescribe whitening, find a dentist with advanced training in cosmetic dentistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Dr. Lacy would need to examine your teeth, dental bonding might conceal the white spots. If not, porcelain veneers will cover them. If you want a brighter smile overall, you can whiten your teeth and then use bonding or porcelain veneers for the white spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignright columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/teeth-whitening-trays.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of upper and lower teeth whitening trays in a blue case; for information on teeth alignment from the office Plano dentist Dr. Miranda Lacy.\" data-id=\"1040\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/teeth-whitening-trays.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/free-teeth-whitening-trays-straighten-teeth\/teeth-whitening-trays\/\" class=\"wp-image-1040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/teeth-whitening-trays.jpg 555w, https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/teeth-whitening-trays-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Teeth bleaching isn&#8217;t for white spots on teeth<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But don\u2019t think that every dentist who claims to be a cosmetic dentist can do the work. Some claim to be a cosmetic dentist because the procedures are profitable. But the dentists don\u2019t have artistic talent or training, color management, or translucence. If you choose a dentist based on their claims alone, you can still be disappointed with the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take time to find a cosmetic dentist to conceal the white spots, and then you can return to your family dentist for general care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miranda Lacy, DDS, of Plano, TX,<\/a>&nbsp;sponsors this post.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When I was a child, solid white spots developed on the tips of my teeth. As a teenager, I had braces, and I think the braces cause white spots on my upper center front teeth. 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