A number of factors could cause white spots to form on your teeth, and without attention, these could leave your smile vulnerable to tooth decay. Fortunately, we have a cosmetic solution to strengthen the enamel and offer a more attractive smile. In today’s blog, your Celina, TX, dentist talks about Icon® Infiltrant Resin.
The Causes of These Spots
Unsightly white spots could form on our teeth as a result of demineralization, or the weakening and erosion of the outer enamel due to poor oral hygiene and other factors. As the enamel erodes, incipient lesions form on the teeth, the earliest stages of cavities. These areas not only impact your smile’s appearance, but signal the onset of serious cavities. In addition, these spots could also form if you’re worn braces and had them recently removed, leaving spots where the brackets were affixed to the teeth. Fortunately, we have a way to not only mask them, but limit the onset of tooth decay too.
Icon® Solutions
The process begins with our team drying the tooth or the teeth with these spots. We then apply the Icon® resin material to them. The material fills the weakened portions of the structure. We then remove the excess tissues and cure the resin with a special light. This helps address the weakened portions, so the decay is halted and you avoid the need for a restoration. This can be completed in only one visit, so you leave with a more attractive and healthier smile. All without the use of a drill!
Treating Cavities
What if these areas have become too decayed to be treated with Icon®? In these situations, we could use Silver Diamine Fluoride to halt the decay and oftentimes prevent worsening decay. However, this could also darken the treated area, so we tend to reserve this for the side and rear teeth. We also have dental fillings, made from a lifelike composite resin that blends with the tooth. Placement only takes one visit, and treats the tooth while also ensuring a natural appearance. You could also help avoid cavities with regular visits for checkups and cleanings, and good brushing and flossing habits at home. If you have any questions about avoiding or treating tooth decay, or about addressing unsightly white or yellow marks on your teeth, then contact our team today to learn more. Good oral health and an attractive smile is always a possibility, so give us a call soon!
Talk To Your Celina, TX Dentist About Improving Smile Beauty
Our team wants to help you smile with confidence following treatment. If you would like to learn more about improving the overall health and beauty of your smile, contact your Celina, TX, dentist, Dr. Newton, by calling (214) 851-0130.
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