At Nix Pediatric Dentistry, we offer Icon Resin Infiltration treatment to address white and brown spots on the front teeth. This minimally invasive procedure helps to improve the appearance of your smile using a resin that penetrates into the porous enamel of the white spot lesion, essentially filling in the tiny spaces that cause the white appearance.
This restores the enamel’s ability to transmit light and blends the white spot with the surrounding healthy tooth structure. This process is minimally invasive and doesn’t require drilling or anesthesia, as the resin is absorbed into the enamel through capillary action.
Key points about Icon resin infiltration:
- Mechanism:
The resin is able to infiltrate the white spot because it’s designed to penetrate the porous enamel created by the demineralized area. - No drilling needed:
Unlike traditional fillings, Icon does not require drilling into the tooth to treat white spots. - Etching process:
Before applying the resin, a special etching gel is used to open up the enamel pores, allowing the resin to better penetrate the lesion. - Aesthetic result:
The resin has similar optical properties to natural enamel, which helps to minimize the appearance of the white spot by allowing light to pass through more evenly.
If you are looking to restore the beauty of your child’s smile and eliminate those bothersome white or brown spots on their front teeth, Icon Resin Infiltration could be the perfect solution.
Schedule a consultation today to find out how this innovative treatment can improve the appearance of your child’s smile!