How to Enhance Your Smile with White Spot Removal
White spots, or white spot lesions, on your teeth are fairly common and can be an early indicator of tooth decay. They may have appeared due to fluorosis, an overexposure of fluoride to the teeth, demineralisation, low calcium, or poor oral hygiene.
Removing White Spots from your teeth
It may be tempting to attempt teeth whitening treatment to remove your white spots, however as the white spots are already lighter than the rest of your teeth they will whiten at a different level, leaving the white spot lesions still visible after the whitening treatment. If you have discovered a white spot on teeth after whitening treatment has been applied, this may be because the whitening treatment has revealed a white spot that wasn’t visible beforehand. This can be an early indicator of tooth decay so the whitening treatment has helped you to catch it early, leaving plenty of time for treatment before it continues to grow or decay.
Treatment for white spot lesions can now be implemented using Icon White Spot Removal. Icon treatment is a non-invasive treatment that helps to remove uneven white marks on your teeth, giving them a uniform colour throughout.
Icon Teeth Whitening Treatments for White Spot Lesions
Icon is a microabrasion treatment that involves applying an Icon gel to the tooth which opens up the pores of the surface enamel and allows the resin to penetrate the tooth. This should only take about two minutes, and your dentist will isolate the affected tooth from any neighbouring teeth using a purpose-built guard.
Once the penetrating gel has been rinsed off and the tooth has been dried, an Icon infiltrant resin is applied to the tooth. This infiltrant resin is light-cured and acid-repellant, helping to prevent any additional future decay.
Once this excess infiltrant resin is removed your teeth will appear uniform in colour, giving you an excellent result that leaves you feeling confident with your smile again.
Icon treatment can be used by both adults and children for a brighter smile. However, you should always consult with an experienced dentist before committing to the treatment.
Receiving Icon treatment reduces and removes the appearance of white spot lesions on your teeth, and the results can last for years with proper dental care. Remembering to floss and brush regularly, as well as following any advice from your dentist can allow you to feel the benefits of a clean and clear smile for years to come.
Discover White Spot treatment with Dentists Old Market
White spots can appear over time, or you may have had them for a while. Either way, white spot treatment could be the correct course of action for you. Teeth enhancement can leave you feeling more confident and relaxed, allowing you to smile more freely.
If you’re looking to enhance your smile with Icon White Spot Removal then get in touch with our team today so we can start you on your teeth enhancement journey, or check out our FAQs for more information about our range of dental treatments.