A teen with braces develops white spots and frequent energy-drink use. What is your plan?
Assess lesion activity and cavitation, reduce dietary exposure, and intensify site-appropriate caries prevention.
- Update medical/social history and caries risk, including drinks, plaque control, and the appliance.
- Reinforce fluoride and hygiene; consider nonrestorative care or resin infiltration for suitable noncavitated lesions.
- Restore progressing lesions when remineralization fails; individualize recall and imaging.