White Spot Lesions
White Spot Lesions (WSLs), defined as “white opacity,” occur as a result of subsurface enamel demineralization that is located on smooth surfaces of teeth
The reason of the white appearance is the changes in light-scattering optical properties of the decalcified enamel. Various risk factors such as acid-producing bacteria, fermentable carbohydrates, and many host factors, such as poor oral hygiene, low salivary volume, and a sugary diet, further the development of these incipient lesions.
Management of white spot lesions
- Good Oral hygiene
- Fluoride application
- Restoration (tooth filling)