What are these white spots?
White spots on the teeth are signs of fluorosis. They are caused by excessive fluoride exposure during the first eight years of life. This is because these are the years when most of our permanent teeth develop. Therefore, white spots on the 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. Because children’s toothpaste and mouthwash taste so good, they may be tempted to swallow them. Swallowing such products can cause not only fluorosis but also nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting and stomach ache. For children under the age of six, 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 – that is, whitish or brownish, rust-coloured discolouration on the teeth – is often observed on adults’ teeth as well. These marks develop during childhood and do not fade later in life. It is therefore particularly important to take action in good time, during childhood
to ask our paediatric dentist for help, from our dental hygienists.
The treatment of fluorosis
This raises the question: if they never go away on their own, how can we get rid of them? In many cases, fluorosis is so minor – or affects only the back teeth – that no treatment is required. However, clearly visible white spots do require treatment. There are a number of techniques available to remove them, which may 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 materialthe 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 early-stage tooth decay can be successfully halted! During the Icon treatment, we use a low-viscosity infiltrating resin which, through capillary action, penetrates deep into the enamel and thus fills the lesion. We then cure it using a curing light, 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 materialIcon 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.
