Dental Fluorosis? And what can we do?
Dental fluorosis is a condition that affects the appearance of tooth enamel;
Notice excessive chalky white patches or streaks? or even spots? A stark white stain that disrupts your beautiful smile?
Usually caused by excessive fluoride intake during early childhood, while the teeth are still developing (usually under the age of 8).
🔍 What Happens in Dental Fluorosis?
When too much fluoride is consumed during tooth development, it disrupts the normal mineralization process of enamel. This leads to hypomineralization, resulting in porous enamel.
🦷 What Does It Look Like?
Mild-moderate fluorosis: uneven whiteness of teeth
📍 Common Causes:
Swallowing fluoridated toothpaste regularly as a child
Taking fluoride supplements when not needed
Drinking water with naturally high fluoride levels
Excessive use of fluoride-containing dental products
Introducing:
Icon Infiltration
Icon infiltration is a minimally invasive treatment used to manage mild to moderate cases of dental fluorosis, as well as other types of enamel discoloration like white spot lesions from early caries or orthodontic treatment.
What is Icon infiltration?
Icon (short for “infiltration concept”) is a resin infiltration technique developed by DMG (a dental materials company). It involves the penetration of a low-viscosity resin into the porous enamel lesions to mask discoloration and stabilize the enamel.
Before & after direct comparison
Advantages:
Minimally invasive (no drilling or anesthesia needed).
Preserves tooth structure.
Immediate esthetic improvement.
Can be combined with microabrasion or bleaching for enhanced results.
Limitations:
Works best for mild to moderate fluorosis (not deep brown stains or pitting).
May need touch-ups over time as resin can wear.
Doesn’t remove discoloration—masks it by changing optical properties.
Haven’t had a dental checkup for a while? Notice teeth having chalky white streaks, patches or spots? A quick consultation could be the start of better oral health & peace of mind. Schedule your consultation with Dr. Anderson today by clicking HERE! or the contact button above.
