Icon Spot Whitening

It’s common to have teeth with white spots or a mottled appearance. This can occur for a variety of reasons and, until fairly recently, could not be treated using a minimally-invasive approach — the only options available were treatments that covered over the natural tooth, such as veneers or composite bonding. ICON is a treatment that has made it possible to remove the appearance of white spotting and marks from teeth, making them a uniform colour without any removal of tooth material or covering over of the tooth’s natural surface.

• Dental fluorosis: a condition caused by excess fluoride intake during the development of adult teeth
• Enamel hypoplasia: another condition that occurs during the development of adult teeth, in which tooth enamel does not form properly
• Decalcification: the loss of minerals from tooth enamel. This can occur during treatment with fixed braces during which brackets are bonded to the surface of the teeth. This usually happens due to inadequate dental hygiene on the part of the patient
• Poor oral hygiene: failure to follow a regular, thorough oral care routine
• Diet: for example, consuming a high proportion of sugary food and drinks
• Some health conditions and medications: such as coeliac disease and tetracycline respectively

It’s a common misconception that conventional whitening treatment will even the shade of white spotted teeth or mask the white spots with a brighter shade. This is not the case. Where ICON differs is that it targets only the white spots themselves.

White spots are caused by acids drawing minerals away from tooth enamel and leaving a more porous structure in which air becomes trapped. The trapped air is the source of the white colouration. ICON works to infiltrate and fill in these areas of trapped air and restore the appearance of your enamel.