Do you have unsightly white spots on your teeth? Those pesky little patches of discoloration can occur for a number of reasons, including fluorosis, demineralization, poor oral hygiene, or the discoloration that sometimes occurs after orthodontic treatment. In the past, you either had to live with the white spots or invest in extensive treatment to make them disappear. Today, however, your cosmetic dentist in Costa Mesa offers Icon treatment. This fast, minimally invasive procedure can help you fall in love with your smile again!
Why Choose Advanced Dental Care for Icon Treatment?
One of only a few practices in our area to offer Icon
Quick, comfortable, and caring treatment
Experienced, professional team
The Science Behind White Spots
White spots occur on teeth due to uneven mineralization. In a nutshell, this means that some portions of the enamel have a higher concentration of minerals than others, which leads to noticeable coloration issues. The white spots are places where the minerals aren’t incorporated into deeper portions of the enamel. When light hits the white spots, it scatters in a way that calls a lot of attention to the imperfections in your smile.
How Icon Works
Icon corrects the discoloration by infiltrating the enamel and filling in lesions with a tooth-colored resin. The process generally goes something like this:
Your dentist in Costa Mesa slightly erodes the surface of the white spots, thereby exposing the porous layers beneath them.
Your dentist applies the resin, which soaks into the tooth and binds to it. A special light hardens the resin. In most cases, multiple layers of resin are applied.
Your dentist polishes your teeth.
You can go off and enjoy your gorgeous new smile!
You can expect your Icon treatment session to last for roughly 45 – 60 minutes.
Benefits of Icon
Some of Icon’s most outstanding benefits include:
The process is fast and painless. No shots or drilling are required!
It is suitable for children. Children are not candidates for other treatments that address white spots, such as porcelain veneers.
Icon costs less than alternative treatments.
The results are long-lasting. You can expect to go a few years before you need to have an Icon touch-up.
You’ll be able to whiten your teeth. Often, whitening treatments make white spots on teeth look worse. Thanks to Icon, however, you’ll be able to whiten your teeth and enjoy truly gorgeous results.
Would you like to learn more about Icon? Contact our team today to schedule a cosmetic consultation.
