The development of white spots on the teeth—clinically called "decalcification"—can be distressing. These deposits are common, arising due to plaque and tartar build-up, insufficient enamel ...

White spots on your teeth can be due to a number of things from malnutrition to poor oral hygiene. Once those white spots turn up it's hard to get rid of them but you can reduce their appearance.

An curved arrow pointing right. Why do some people have white spots on their teeth and others don't? It turns out, they are related to what people consumed as children. Photo courtesy of ...

Marks on the teeth and discolourations can occur - white spots on the teeth tend to be the most common thing we see. They could indicate one of two things: It could be a sign of early tooth decay.