Microabrasion is a chemical and mechanical technique that is used to remove many types of discolorations and white spots. White spots on teeth are very common. They may be caused due to a lack of calcium (Hypocalcification) in areas of tooth enamel. There are many reasons for white spots to form including

• Fluorosis – this occurs when there is a very high fluoride intake when the adult teeth are developing.
• Family genetics
• Wearing braces causing decalcification – this is the loss of minerals from the enamel and can occur during fixed braced treatment if there has been a lapse in excellent oral hygiene around the brackets as it is difficult to brush your teeth.
• Enamel erosion due to plaque
• Molar or Incisal Hypoplasia
• Acid reflux
• White spots on adult teeth due to trauma as a baby