Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

1Ex Senior Resident, Department of Orthodontics, AIIMS, New Delhi,
2B.D.S. Private Practice,
3Dept of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences, Sehora, Jammu

Demineralized white spot lesions of enamel occur disturbingly around fixed orthodontic appliances, as oral hygiene becomes difficult to maintain, which induces a low resting pH plaque. If WSLs are left untreated, they can become esthetic problem or carious cavitations. Hence prevention is better than cure of WSLs, to minimize tooth decay.
Keywords: Tooth whitening, Esthetics, Hydrogen peroxide, Peroxide toxicity.

Corresponding author:  Dr. Manisha Yadav, Ex Senior Resident, Department of Orthodontics, AIIMS, New Delhi.

This article may be cited as: Yadav M, Kaur S, Jain P, Singh H.  White Spot Lesions – Revisited. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2014;2(4):141-146.