What are these white spots?

The white spots appearing on the teeth are signs of fluorosis. They develop as a result of excessive fluoride intake during the first 8 years of our lives. These are indeed the years when most of our permanent teeth are formed.

This is why white spots appear on teeth from a paediatric dentistry perspective very important signals. If possible, we should try to prevent, and children Dental hygiene advice, and we must also establish paediatric dental treatments accordingly.

Large amounts of fluoride can cause white spots to appear on affected teeth., and may also discolour. In some cases, it's just a faint white spot that only the dentist will notice, but in some cases, there can be yellowish, brownish spots, uneven surfaces, or noticeable holes in the enamel.

Fluorosis prevention

Parental supervision is the key step in preventing the development of fluorosis. It's important to be aware of the fluoride content in the drinks our children consume. Fluoride can be found in fruit juice, mineral water or any soft drink. In light of this, we need to decide what toothpaste and mouthwash to give our child.

It is recommended to use toothpaste and mouthwash with low fluoride content, and for younger children, it is recommended to store these where they cannot be accessed by them.

The pleasant taste of children's toothpaste and mouthwash can encourage children to swallow it. Swallowing such preparations can cause nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, in addition to the development of fluorosis.

For children under six years old, only Pea-sized Put toothpaste on the toothbrush, and teach them that they must always spit out the toothpaste. And the consumption of toothpaste as a snack can be prevented with less intensely flavoured toothpastes.

How long will the white spots remain?

White spots and discolouration caused by fluorosis on teeth are permanent aesthetic defects.

Fluorosis can often be observed on adult teeth as well, meaning whitish or brownish, rusty discolourations on the teeth. These spots develop in our childhood and do not disappear later on.

That's why it's of paramount importance, still in time, during childhood to ask our paediatric dentist for help, from our dental hygienists.

The treatment of fluorosis

The question arises, if they never disappear on their own, then how can we get rid of them?

In many cases, fluorosis is so minimal – or only affects the back teeth – that no treatment is necessary.

However, the clearly visible white spots require treatment. Numerous techniques are available for their removal, which can include:

• Teeth whitening to remove discolouration
• „Bonding”, or the application of a light-curing material, which provides a strong protective layer, thereby protecting the enamel
• The teeth are wafer-thin with a ceramic shell, or with crown to restore aesthetics
• iCon treatment without drilling

The iCon treatment

When managing icons without drilling and loss of material the restoration of the tooth's surface takes place. Thanks to this innovative concept The white spots can be removed. on the platform, the Enamel stains can be removed completely painlessly. and initial tooth decay can be successfully stopped!

For icon treatment, a low-viscosity infiltrant resin is applied, which, through capillary action, penetrates deeply into the enamel and thus fills the lesion. This is then illuminated with a polymerisation lamp, during which the material hardens. The mechanical and optical properties of this material are extremely similar to those of healthy tooth enamel.

The benefits of iCon treatment

• Painless treatment
• One-time
• Extremely fast treatment
• Applicable immediately during the survey
• Spectacular treatment

How long does it take to remove white spots from teeth?

In case of minor changes without drilling and loss of material Icon treatment can take as little as 15 minutes. For larger changes and more teeth, this process can take an hour.

Does the ICON treatment provide a long-term solution for white spots?

Adhering to the professional steps of icon management provides a long-term solution and is completely safe.

We welcome you in our practice!

If you have questions, or have personally experienced the signs of fluorosis and would like to permanently remove the white spots from your teeth, Ask for the help of our dentists and dental hygienists.. Our experienced, well-prepared, caring and always cheerful team members are happy to assist you with their full expertise, up-to-date knowledge, care, and full attention.