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Could you explain why do i have a white spot on the bottom corner of front tooth?

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Erosion: Possible wearing away of enamel due to using a hard tooth brush over the years-possible mottled enamel from Fluoride in water in excess of more than 1part per million or even a wearing away of enamel from having worn braces..

Answered 12/22/2014

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Decay possible: This could be a few things. It could be enamel decalcification, where the tooth enamel is weakening or eroding, and is the beginning of decay. It is something a dentist can diagnose and let you know how to treat it.p

Answered 5/22/2017

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Dr. Robert Douglas answered

Specializes in Orthodontics

Most Likely: it is the result of a viral infection that occurred while the enamel of that part of your tooth was being formed. Think of it as a birthmark.

Answered 5/22/2017

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White spot: Could be decalcification (early decay), developmental defect, genetic mutation. Ask your Dentist to check it out for you.

Answered 5/22/2017

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