### Human:\nwhy does my son have white spots on his teeth?\n\n### Assistant: white spots can be caused by the presence of fluoride in the water known as dental fluorosis. white spots are not necessarily a bad thing. white spots can also be caused by a child having a high fever while their teeth are still developing. if the spots are a cosmetic concern they can be removed. be sure to also have the spots checked to make sure they aren't cavities that are forming.