{"id":1816,"date":"2022-11-03T09:19:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T15:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/?p=1816"},"modified":"2026-10-04T12:02:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T18:02:12","slug":"what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\/","title":{"rendered":"White Spots on Your Child&#8217;s Teeth: Causes and How a Dentist Can Help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is typically a loud whoop of delight or a long sigh of relief when the braces are removed. But for many patients, the white spots on the teeth that frequently appear after braces are removed remain a problem. White spots on children\u2019s teeth can appear for various causes, but they typically occur after orthodontic treatment and are caused by bacteria taking vital minerals from the teeth. These spots signify that the enamel is beginning to deteriorate and that a cavity may develop. The good news is that some white spots and early cavities can be treated without a drill, for example with fluoride treatments that help strengthen the enamel. <a href=\"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/services\/pediatric-dentistry-calgary\">Dental care for children in Calgary<\/a> can help with the white spots on your child\u2019s teeth.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the white spots on your child&#8217;s teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a youngster loses a tooth, the coming of the brand-new tooth is eagerly anticipated. When the parent notices white spots on the freshly emerged tooth, their excitement is occasionally replaced by worry. The white patches on teeth may result from hypoplasia or hypo calcification, disorders that can happen when certain teeth develop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/the-benefits-of-orthodontic-treatment-in-calgary-beyond-straight-teeth\/\">The Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment in Calgary: Beyond Straight Teeth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While a tooth may also exhibit yellow or brown discolorations, the defect is typically seen as a white discoloration. The two front teeth and the first permanent molar are the teeth most frequently impacted by hypoplasia or hypo calcification. However, it can affect any tooth in the mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What causes the white spot?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Acidic diet&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Too much acidic food consumption, such as that found in sodas, citrus fruits, and lemonade, can wear down dental enamel and leave white patches on the teeth. Similarly, a diet heavy in sugar can erode tooth enamel because sugar can form acidic plaque. If an acidic diet is the cause of your child&#8217;s white spots on their teeth, they could become more sensitive to heat and cold. This is due to the worn-down enamel&#8217;s diminished ability to protect the teeth&#8217;s nerves from these typical irritants. If your child has new sensitivity, have your dentist check it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Must See:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/a-parents-guide-to-childrens-dental-care-establishing-healthy-habits-early\/\">A Parent\u2019s Guide to Children\u2019s Dental Care: Establishing Healthy Habits Early<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enamel hypoplasia&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Underdeveloped tooth enamel, or enamel hypoplasia, can appear as white patches on the teeth. Premature birth, poor nutrition, bacterial or viral infections, or injury to a growing tooth are some of the causes of enamel hypoplasia. In some cases the cause is genetic or unknown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fluorosis&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fluorosis is a change in the look of the enamel, usually faint white marks, brought on by too much fluoride while teeth are still forming. It most often happens when a child swallows too much toothpaste when brushing. Always instruct your youngster to spit during brushing rather than swallow. Tap water with fluoride at the levels used in Canadian communities is considered safe, so there is usually no need to switch to bottled water out of fear of fluorosis. Ask your dentist if you have questions about your child&#8217;s fluoride sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Check Now:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/what-are-the-common-types-of-dental-bridges\/\">What Are the Common Types of Dental Bridges?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enamel dehydration&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your child has white spots on their teeth that disappear a few hours after waking up, they could be sleeping with their mouths open. Open-mouth sleepers&#8217; front teeth dry out at night, resulting in transient white patches on the enamel that disappear soon after restoring salivary hydration. You could notice this, especially if your child slept with their lips open due to a congested nose. If your child often breathes through the mouth, mention it to your dentist or doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plaque buildup after braces&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your youngster may find it challenging to keep their teeth completely clean while wearing braces. Because of this, plaque can build up around the brackets and draw minerals out of the enamel, leaving white patches that are typically only noticeable after the braces are removed. Your dentist can check these spots and suggest treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/calgary-orthodontist-understanding-different-types-of-root-canal-treatments\/\">Understanding Different Types Of Root Canal Treatments<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to treat white spots on teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">White spots on teeth may be treated differently, relying on what caused them in the first place. Therefore your dentist will start with a careful, gentle examination to identify the source of the spots. Your dentist will discuss the best course of action with you, along with any potential issues related to the discoloration, such as an elevated risk of decay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treatment may not even be required if the white spots are evident on the infant&#8217;s teeth and don&#8217;t indicate a problem. However, we can look at <a href=\"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/services\/porcelain-veneers-calgary\"><strong>cosmetic dental solutions<\/strong><\/a> to help cover up and correct the flaws if white spots appear on your <strong>child&#8217;s permanent teeth<\/strong>. White spots themselves do not need a root canal. Only if a spot turns into deep decay that reaches the nerve might <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/services\/root-canal-calgary\">Root Canal Treatment<\/a><\/strong> be needed, and this guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/preparing-your-child-for-their-first-root-canal-treatment-heres-what-you-need-to-know\/\">preparing your children for their first root canal treatment<\/a> can help.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bleaching&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some cases, especially for older teens and adults, whitening or bleaching the surface of the teeth can help blend the white spots with the rest of the tooth. Ask your dentist whether whitening is suitable for your child&#8217;s age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/what-are-the-different-types-of-professional-teeth-whitening-treatments\/\">What are the Different Types of Professional Teeth Whitening Treatments?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Microabrasion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microabrasion removes a tiny layer of dental enamel to lessen the appearance of white spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fluoride treatment&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fluoride treatments may be used to help strengthen the tooth enamel and can make some white spots less noticeable, especially spots caused by early mineral loss.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental veneers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dental veneers <\/strong>are small dental jackets that cover the tooth&#8217;s surface and cover up flaws like white spots. Veneers are usually not advised for children, because their teeth and gums are still developing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/orthodontist-common-orthodontic-problems-and-how-to-treat-them\/\">Common Orthodontic Problems, and How to Treat Them?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Composite resin&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">White spots on teeth can be repaired using the same composite resin that dentists use to treat cavities. A dental drill will be used to remove the stained portion of the tooth, and after that, a resin that matches the surrounding teeth will be placed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to prevent it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use right toothpaste<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For toddlers under three, it is important to ensure that just a small amount of toothpaste\u2014about the size of a grain of rice\u2014is applied to the toothbrush. Children three and older usually need only a pea-sized amount of toothpaste. Ask your dentist what amount is right for your child.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since young children commonly forget to spit out their toothpaste, using a small amount can help reduce the amount of fluoride they are exposed to. Watch them brush to ensure a child is using the correct toothpaste and not consuming too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check well water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A person should consider having their water tested annually for fluoride levels if their residence is connected to a private well. Natural fluoride levels can vary a lot from place to place, so this is especially worth doing if you have young children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Must See:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/dental-clinic-things-to-do-when-you-have-an-emergency-dental-situation\/\">Things to Do When You Have an Emergency Dental Situation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See the dentist regularly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone worried about their <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pediatric_dentistry\">child&#8217;s dental health<\/a> should consult a dentist. White spots on the teeth are often not a reason for concern, although they can be detrimental. However, tooth disease and decay may more likely affect those with enamel hypoplasia.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If someone feels pain in their teeth or notices that the number or size of the white spots on their teeth is changing, they should schedule an appointment with their dentist. A dentist can evaluate the indications and condition of the teeth and, if necessary, recommend a course of action.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is typically a loud whoop of delight or a long sigh of relief when the braces are removed. But for many patients, the white spots on the\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1817,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[416,420,417,419,90],"class_list":["post-1816","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-family-dentist","tag-childs-teeth","tag-cosmetic-dental-solutions","tag-dental-care-for-children-in-calgary","tag-pediatricians","tag-root-canal-treatment"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>White Spots on Children&#039;s Teeth: Causes and Care<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn about white spots on your child&#039;s teeth and how pediatricians can help. Discover causes, treatments, and tips for maintaining dental health.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"White Spots on Children&#039;s Teeth: Causes and Care\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn about white spots on your child&#039;s teeth and how pediatricians can help. Discover causes, treatments, and tips for maintaining dental health.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"The Port Dental Clinic | Calgary Alberta\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2022-11-03T15:19:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-10-04T18:02:12+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/child-visiting-dentist-closeup-2021-09-24-04-02-47-utc.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"667\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"The Port Dental\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"The Port Dental\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/theportdental.ca\\\/blog\\\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/theportdental.ca\\\/blog\\\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"The Port Dental\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/theportdental.ca\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/f46a11a4d5db415462078905f36814f0\"},\"headline\":\"White Spots on Your Child&#8217;s Teeth: Causes and How a Dentist Can Help\",\"datePublished\":\"2022-11-03T15:19:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-10-04T18:02:12+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/theportdental.ca\\\/blog\\\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1309,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/theportdental.ca\\\/blog\\\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/theportdental.ca\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/10\\\/child-visiting-dentist-closeup-2021-09-24-04-02-47-utc.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"child's teeth\",\"cosmetic dental solutions\",\"Dental care for children in Calgary\",\"pediatricians\",\"root canal treatment\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Family Dentist\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/theportdental.ca\\\/blog\\\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/theportdental.ca\\\/blog\\\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\\\/\",\"name\":\"White Spots on Children's Teeth: Causes and Care\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/theportdental.ca\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/theportdental.ca\\\/blog\\\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/theportdental.ca\\\/blog\\\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/theportdental.ca\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/10\\\/child-visiting-dentist-closeup-2021-09-24-04-02-47-utc.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2022-11-03T15:19:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-10-04T18:02:12+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/theportdental.ca\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/f46a11a4d5db415462078905f36814f0\"},\"description\":\"Learn about white spots on your child's teeth and how pediatricians can help. Discover causes, treatments, and tips for maintaining dental health.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/theportdental.ca\\\/blog\\\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/theportdental.ca\\\/blog\\\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/theportdental.ca\\\/blog\\\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/theportdental.ca\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/10\\\/child-visiting-dentist-closeup-2021-09-24-04-02-47-utc.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/theportdental.ca\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/10\\\/child-visiting-dentist-closeup-2021-09-24-04-02-47-utc.jpg\",\"width\":1000,\"height\":667,\"caption\":\"Close up portrait of cute little boy sitting in dental chair with mouth open while dentist examining his teeth using mirror in modern clinic\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/theportdental.ca\\\/blog\\\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/theportdental.ca\\\/blog\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"White Spots on Your Child&#8217;s Teeth: Causes and How a Dentist Can Help\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/theportdental.ca\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/theportdental.ca\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"Dental Clinic in Calgary, NE | Family Dentist | The Port Dental\",\"description\":\"Dental clinic in Calgary NE\",\"alternateName\":\"The Port Dental Clinic Calgary\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/theportdental.ca\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/theportdental.ca\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/f46a11a4d5db415462078905f36814f0\",\"name\":\"The Port Dental\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/d68ef4b6eae5f5e4bac49dc9649cfbe5949716d9ed58e2500309bd850961461e?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/d68ef4b6eae5f5e4bac49dc9649cfbe5949716d9ed58e2500309bd850961461e?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/d68ef4b6eae5f5e4bac49dc9649cfbe5949716d9ed58e2500309bd850961461e?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"The Port Dental\"},\"sameAs\":[\"http:\\\/\\\/theportdental.ca\\\/\"]}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"White Spots on Children's Teeth: Causes and Care","description":"Learn about white spots on your child's teeth and how pediatricians can help. Discover causes, treatments, and tips for maintaining dental health.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"White Spots on Children's Teeth: Causes and Care","og_description":"Learn about white spots on your child's teeth and how pediatricians can help. Discover causes, treatments, and tips for maintaining dental health.","og_url":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\/","og_site_name":"The Port Dental Clinic | Calgary Alberta","article_published_time":"2022-11-03T15:19:00+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-10-04T18:02:12+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1000,"height":667,"url":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/child-visiting-dentist-closeup-2021-09-24-04-02-47-utc.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"The Port Dental","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"The Port Dental","Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\/"},"author":{"name":"The Port Dental","@id":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/f46a11a4d5db415462078905f36814f0"},"headline":"White Spots on Your Child&#8217;s Teeth: Causes and How a Dentist Can Help","datePublished":"2022-11-03T15:19:00+00:00","dateModified":"2026-10-04T18:02:12+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\/"},"wordCount":1309,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/child-visiting-dentist-closeup-2021-09-24-04-02-47-utc.jpg","keywords":["child's teeth","cosmetic dental solutions","Dental care for children in Calgary","pediatricians","root canal treatment"],"articleSection":["Family Dentist"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\/","url":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\/","name":"White Spots on Children's Teeth: Causes and Care","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/child-visiting-dentist-closeup-2021-09-24-04-02-47-utc.jpg","datePublished":"2022-11-03T15:19:00+00:00","dateModified":"2026-10-04T18:02:12+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/f46a11a4d5db415462078905f36814f0"},"description":"Learn about white spots on your child's teeth and how pediatricians can help. Discover causes, treatments, and tips for maintaining dental health.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/child-visiting-dentist-closeup-2021-09-24-04-02-47-utc.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/child-visiting-dentist-closeup-2021-09-24-04-02-47-utc.jpg","width":1000,"height":667,"caption":"Close up portrait of cute little boy sitting in dental chair with mouth open while dentist examining his teeth using mirror in modern clinic"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/what-are-white-spots-on-your-childs-teeth-and-how-can-pediatricians-help\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"White Spots on Your Child&#8217;s Teeth: Causes and How a Dentist Can Help"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/","name":"Dental Clinic in Calgary, NE | Family Dentist | The Port Dental","description":"Dental clinic in Calgary NE","alternateName":"The Port Dental Clinic Calgary","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/f46a11a4d5db415462078905f36814f0","name":"The Port Dental","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d68ef4b6eae5f5e4bac49dc9649cfbe5949716d9ed58e2500309bd850961461e?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d68ef4b6eae5f5e4bac49dc9649cfbe5949716d9ed58e2500309bd850961461e?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d68ef4b6eae5f5e4bac49dc9649cfbe5949716d9ed58e2500309bd850961461e?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"The Port Dental"},"sameAs":["http:\/\/theportdental.ca\/"]}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1816","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1816"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1816\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20489,"href":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1816\/revisions\/20489"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1817"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1816"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1816"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theportdental.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1816"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}