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Home › Podcast › Podcast Episode #120: Tooth Decalcification & Clear Aligners

Podcast Episode #120: Tooth Decalcification & Clear Aligners

In today’s episode of Ask The Dentist, we’re exploring the latest research surrounding a crucial aspect of adolescent dental health: White Spot Lesions in patients undergoing clear aligner treatment. Throughout this episode, we’ll unravel the mystery behind these lesions, examine their root causes, and dissect a recent study that sheds invaluable insights into their prevalence and seriousness. From understanding the implications of anterior attachments to exploring the phenomenon of rapid decalcification, we’ll navigate through pivotal findings and conclude with actionable recommendations derived from the study’s conclusions. 

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Timestamps: 

  • 01:40 – What is a white spot lesions 
  • 03:35 – The causes of white spot lesions 
  • 05:35 – White spot lesions in adolescence study overview 
  • 08:26 – Anterior attachments and rapid decalcification 
  • 12:52 – Study conclusions 
  • 16:28 – My recommendations 

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  • Incidence, Severity, And Risk Factors For White Spot Lesions In Adolescent Patients Treated With Clear Aligners
  • Invisalign: Know Before You Go
  • Pur Xylitol Gum
  • Sonicare Toothbrush
  • Probiotic 
  • Soft Replacement Heads
  • Slate Flosser 
  • Couto Medicinal Toothpaste from Portugal
  • Mouth Tape: End Mouth Breathing for Better Sleep and a Healthier Mouth
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  • Is It Safe To Have My Teeth Filed Before Aligner Therapy?
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About Mark Burhenne, DDS

I’m on a mission to empower people everywhere with the same evidence-based, easy-to-understand dental health advice that my patients get. You can read my story here. I have been a dentist in private practice for 35 years. I graduated from the Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, CA in 1987 and am a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), Academy of General Dentistry (Chicago, IL), American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH), and Dental Board of California.

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