White Spot Removal

White spots develop when tooth enamel loses minerals or forms improperly during development. These areas appear lighter than surrounding enamel due to altered light reflection from the affected surface. Understanding the underlying cause helps determine the most effective treatment approach for lasting results.

>Enamel hypoplasia occurs when teeth develop with thinner or malformed enamel, creating permanent white or yellow spots. This condition results from childhood illnesses, nutritional deficiencies, or trauma during tooth development. Once formed, these spots remain unless treated cosmetically.

Dental fluorosis causes white spots from excessive fluoride exposure during tooth development. While fluoride strengthens teeth, too much during enamel formation creates discoloration ranging from faint white streaks to more noticeable patches. The severity depends on fluoride levels and exposure duration.

Early tooth decay appears as white spots where acids have begun demineralizing enamel. These initial cavities can sometimes be reversed with proper treatment before progressing to actual holes. Poor oral hygiene around braces often causes white spots from plaque accumulation and acid production.

The treatment begins with comprehensive examination where we assess your oral health, take detailed images of your jaw, and discuss your goals for your new smile. Using Digital Smile Design technology, we show you what your results will look like before we even begin, so you know exactly what to expect.

On the day of your procedure, we place dental implants at precise angles in areas of your jaw with the strongest bone. The posterior implants typically sit at a 45-degree angle, which allows us to maximize contact with existing bone and avoid the need for additional bone grafting in many cases. These tilted implants provide exceptional stability while working with your existing anatomical structures. Once implants are secure, we attach a temporary set of teeth the same day, so you leave our office with a complete smile.

Over the next several months, implants integrate with your jawbone through a process called osseointegration. This fusion creates an incredibly strong bond mimicking natural tooth roots. After healing is complete, we replace the temporary prosthetic with your permanent custom-designed set of teeth crafted for both beauty and function.

Microabrasion gently removes superficial white spots using a mild acidic compound with fine abrasive particles. This minimally invasive technique eliminates surface discolorations while preserving maximum tooth structure. The procedure requires no anesthesia and provides immediate results for appropriate cases.

Our microabrasion technology precisely controls removal depth, ensuring conservative treatment. The process involves applying the abrasive compound and using specialized instruments to remove affected enamel carefully. Following treatment, we polish teeth to a smooth, lustrous finish.

This revolutionary treatment fills white spot lesions with tooth-colored resin, effectively camouflaging discolorations. The minimally invasive procedure requires no drilling or anesthesia while providing immediate aesthetic improvement. Icon treatment works particularly well for post-orthodontic white spots.

The process involves applying a special etching gel opening the lesion’s pores, followed by drying and resin application. The resin penetrates and fills the demineralized area, matching surrounding enamel appearance. Light curing hardens the resin, creating durable, natural-looking results.

Professional whitening can sometimes minimize white spot appearance by lightening surrounding enamel to match the spots better. While not eliminating spots entirely, strategic whitening reduces contrast between areas. Teeth become stained due to pigments called chromogens attaching to enamel, and whitening removes these discolorations.

Our customized whitening approach considers white spot locations and severity. In-office treatments provide rapid results with careful application avoiding over-whitening spotted areas. Take-home trays offer gradual whitening with precise control over treatment intensity.

Direct composite bonding covers white spots with tooth-colored material matched precisely to your enamel shade. This versatile treatment addresses spots too deep for microabrasion while avoiding extensive tooth preparation. The composite bonds directly to your tooth, creating seamless coverage.

Our artistic approach to bonding ensures natural-looking results indistinguishable from surrounding teeth. Multiple shade layers create depth and translucency mimicking natural enamel. The procedure typically completes in one visit without anesthesia for most patients.