Do you have unsightly white spots on your teeth? Often, this could be due to weakened enamel and without care, you could risk tooth decay. You may also find teeth whitening fails to remove them. But your Celina, TX, dentist can offer a solution that also strengthens the teeth with our Icon® infiltrant.
The Causes of Unsightly White Spots
Tooth decay begins with the enamel coating the teeth weakening. When the enamel weakens, this can expose sensitive inner portions to bacteria, which cause a cavity to form. As this occurs, white spots could form on the teeth. These indicate the early stages of a cavity, and could also impact the appearance of your smile. Treatment is necessary to halt the decay and prevent the onset of a cavity, so you avoid discomfort and the risk of dental infection. Often, care provided quickly enough means you don’t have to suffer from tooth sensitivity when you eat or drink, or a toothache.
The Icon® System
Our team will start by examining your smile to assess the severity of these demineralized areas. We then employ the Icon® infiltrant material to bring relief and improve the beauty of your smile. This treatment option requires no drills at all. Instead, we prepare the material and apply it to the weakened areas of your enamel. We then remove the excess materials and cure the area with a unique light. This strengthens the weakened areas so you don’t have to suffer from a full-fledged cavity! The process hides white and yellow spots, and requires no drills. Then material will blend with your tooth, offering a lifelike appearance.
Cavity Prevention
Following the Icon® process, we can discuss options to help lower your risk of future cavities. For example, our team will recommend a checkup and cleaning every six months, so we can watch for early signs of demineralization, and also clean the teeth by removing the plaque and tartar buildup that can weaken and erode enamel. At home, you should brush twice a day for two minutes with a fluoride toothpaste, in the morning and at night. You also need to floss in between the teeth to remove what a toothbrush cannot reach. Try to limit the sugar in your diet, as this can prevent major buildup of plaque and tartar.
If you have any questions about how we treat white spots on your teeth, or about preventing or addressing tooth decay, then contact our team today.
Schedule Your Treatment with Celina Family Dentistry!
Our team wants to offer a way to improve the overall appearance of your smile and safeguard you against cavities too. To learn more about how we improve the health and beauty of your smile, talk to a member of our team today at Celina Family Dentistry at (214) 851-0130 today!
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