White spot in between my tooth...

[help-me-please]

I always take good care of my teeth. I brush every morning and night, however this morning when inspecting teeth (as you do) ;) I found a white spot in between my front tooth and the tooth beside it. I am wondering what this is...Is this the start of my tooth rotting? If so, how can stop this (given that I do have good oral hygeine & im suprised its even there) Should I brush more? If it is rot, will it continue and rot my teeth even with brushing? eee I dont want to have rotten teeth!

[douglas9401]

Is it left or right of centre as you look in the mirror?

[help-me-please]

inbetween two teeth. right hand side.

[sara3]

do you mean across 2 teeth?

[DTCwordfan]

too much of you know what, the white stuff.......no more oral for you.

[help-me-please]

not on both. on one tooth. sorry I should have explained it better.

[DTCwordfan]

These spots are caused by nutritional issues as to a change of diet (so, jokingly, maybe I am not so wide of the mark), genetics, or an excessive intake of fluoride, while other times they become evident after braces have been removed. Some children also develop white spots on their teeth as they are developing.

Usually white spots that appear on the teeth are actually areas of decalcified enamel and sometimes this problem can actually lead to the deterioration of teeth. Some dentists will tell you that the first evidence of tooth decay is a white spot lesion and by this description they mean that the tooth’s enamel has taken on an opaque color in the area where the cavity is beginning to form.

You should seek dental treatment and they can correct the spot if you wish.

[Jemisa]

You say between your teeth, so you mean on your gums do you?? If that is what you mean and they're not painful (ulcers) look for more.Make an appt with your dentist NOW/

jem

Jem

[J9PUR]

Best to see a dentist for diagnosis and advice.

In terms of diagnoses...
If you have only just noticed it recently, then it's 'aquired' and not 'congenital'.
Most unlikely to be nutritional
Not orthodontic decalification as in wrong location
Not likely to be fluorosis as this generally has a widespread distribution

Most likely to be early decay, causes by excessive amounts of dietary sugar. If so, reducing sugar intake, regular flossing and use of a fluoride containing toothpaste may stabilise the lesion and stop it progressing. If it progresses, or has reached a certain point already, it will need to be restored by a dentist.

[Sqad]

I agree...see your dentist............routine appointment , no emergency.

Not sure whether you are a smoker, but it could well be a patch of Leukoplakia.