White spots, white patches or a mottled appearance on the front teeth are relatively common, for some people this can affect the appearance of their teeth and make them feel self-conscious.

White spots on teeth have many causes

– Fluorosis: This can occur when there has been a high fluoride intake at the time the adult teeth are developing

– Decalcification/Demineralisation: Poor dental hygiene can lead to areas of the tooth starting to lose minerals from the surface of the tooth which can lead to the formation of white patches.

– Enamel Hypoplasia: There are a number of causes of hypoplasia which occurs during the time the teeth are forming; trauma, some medicines, premature birth and other illnesses.

Traditionally, the only way to treat these white spots would be to cover up with white patches with tooth coloured material or porcelain veneers. This usually required drilling and removal of healthy tooth structure which can be quite destructive.

Fortunately, there is now a revolutionary new treatment designed to treat white spots on teeth with no injections or drills. ICON uses a cutting edge process of resin infiltration that allows the white spot to blend in with the surrounding tooth structure to provide a beautiful and aesthetic smile. This minimally invasive procedures is painless and requires no needles or drilling to restore the natural colour of your tooth.