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There are several reasons why white spots can appear on your teeth:

• Fluorosis – It could be that you consumed too much fluoride when you were younger

• When tooth enamel doesn’t form properly

• Trauma or illness as a child

• Decalcification of the enamel – loss of minerals from the enamel due to poor brushing and build up of plaque acids on the enamel surface

• Lack of brushing whilst having braces, specifically due to lack of brushing around the brace brackets

• Problems or illness during pregnancy/premature birth

• Poor Oral Hygiene

• Diet that is high in sugar

• Health conditions such as Coeliac Disease, Acid Reflux and Tetracycline staining

• Genetics

Whatever the reason, the good news is that in most cases they can be treated in a non-invasive way using ICON.

• It is a minimally invasive technique and there is no drilling

• Maintains the healthy parts of your tooth

• Natural tooth colour is restored and white spots are blended in

• Helps to stop the enamel wearing away by blocking damage-causing acids

• A simple and painless procedure taking roughly 15 minutes per tooth

• Helps to protect the tooth from future decay

We always recommend whitening your teeth first prior to ICON White spot removal treatments, as your whitening result can be affected if you decide to do this at a later stage.

It can also be helpful to lighten the surrounding enamel to reduce the contrast and difference between your normal enamel and the white spot or spots.

In some cases, tooth whitening alone may be enough to camouflage and correct the white spots.

ICON can also be an effective method for treating early decay which is only affecting the first layer of the tooth - your enamel.

This treatment is considered less invasive than traditional approaches of placing fillings as no drilling is required. It can be used in teeth with early signs of decay, to halt the progression of early cavities before there is a need for needles and drilling by using this advanced technology.

First, your dentist will use a special cleanser to prepare the treatment area. Then, we will apply a liquid infiltrate containing a microparticle resin material. The liquid then infiltrates the tooth’s enamel to strengthen the damaged part of the tooth. In this way, the procedure can stop a cavity from worsening. It is only suitable in specific cases or early decay, but can be a great way to protect your teeth from further damage.