Demineralization can eat away at tooth enamel and often leaves white spots. If untreated, it can cause a cavity. It is possible to prevent staining and demineralization caused by braces.

Fluoride is key When your braces are finally removed, it’s not uncommon to see white spots where the braces were due to demineralization from insufficient cleaning.

When your braces are finally removed, it’s not uncommon to see white spots where the braces were due to demineralization from insufficient cleaning. Using a mouthwash with fluoride can go a long ...

The revolutionary advancement of invisible braces has simplified orthodontic treatments for you. Rather than getting painful ...

Demineralization of enamel. In early studies, researchers found that, compared to metal braces, ceramic braces were more likely to cause the mineral content in tooth enamel to decrease.

Metal braces aid the alignment of crowded or crooked teeth. Read on for the benefits and drawbacks of this type of brace, as well as the alternative treatments.

Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in many foods and water. Every day, minerals are added to and lost from a tooth's enamel layer through two processes, demineralization and ...

Attachments can be used with Invisalign to help achieve more complex tooth movements and hold your aligner in place more securely. Learn more here.