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I use a lot of mouthwash between drinks and meals or just plain chewing gum, is it likely i'm going to have white marks from this?
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Decalcification: White chalky marks on teeth are usually related to decalcification or etching of the enamel. Chewing gum and mouthwash do not cause this, but most mouthwashes contain alcohol so you may want to modify your use of these products.
Answered 4/20/2016
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