DECALCIFICATION DURING ORTHODONTICS CHANGED SHANNON'S OPINION
Prof. Laurie Walsh University of Queensland

"Shannon is 15 years old and has been concerned about the appearance of her teeth. She is currently reaching the mid-point of her orthodontic treatment, and her orthodontist has begun to notice small white areas appearing around the brackets. This orthodontic decalcification is due to the changes in levels of cariogenic bacteria which occur routinely following placement of fixed orthodontic appliances. In order to preserve Shannon's smile, the introduction of an effective remineralizing treatment in the form of GC Tooth Mousse Plus is warranted so that the areas of decalcification are arrested, and the enamel lesions can reverse leaving the labial enamel appearance completely normal.

At the end of her orthodontic treatment Shannon had a vastly improved smile line without decalcified enamel being evident "