Hi doctor,My daughter is 11 months old and started having her upper teeth when she was 9 months old. And I noticed she has white spots along the gumline and some on the middle. I took a photo and showed it to a dentist here and she said its hypocalcified enamel. My question is, is it reversible? What do I do to not make it worse and what causes it? I only give fruits and vegetables as food and water. And, I also breastfeed. What can I do to prevent worsening of her teeth condition? I brush her teeth two times a day with fluoride-free toothpaste. Is there anything I can do or let her take?
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. I have seen the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The spots cannot be reversed. They form during fetal development inside the womb and first three months after birth. Any dietary deficiency for you or baby may cause or sometimes even genetic predisposition is found. There is nothing to do other than maintaining the teeth through brushing. Such hypocalcified enamel can break down fast if proper brushing is not done and the cavity may form soon. So, please be sure to brush every day till she can do so on her own. For more information consult a dentist online 