Erase White Spots and Restore an Even, Confident Smile
Every year, hundreds of thousands of teenagers finish traditional orthodontic treatment with brackets and bands, only to discover white or brown spots on their newly straightened teeth. It’s a frustrating result after months or years of braces.
The good news is that these spots can now be treated conservatively. At Gilreath Family Dentistry, Dr. Gilreath uses ICON resin infiltration to dramatically improve, and often completely eliminate, white spots caused by orthodontic brackets. It’s done with no drilling, no anesthesia and in a fast, consistent way. Families throughout Marietta and Cobb County trust our practice to restore a clean, even smile.
Schedule a Free White Spot ConsultationWhat Causes White Spots on Teeth After Braces?
During orthodontic treatment, brackets and bands create small areas around each bracket that are difficult to keep clean. Plaque and staining foods collect there and attack the enamel, causing it to lose minerals. When the braces come off, these weakened areas appear as chalky white spots or brown stains, most often on the front teeth where they’re most visible.
These spots, sometimes called white spot lesions, can develop even in patients who brush regularly. They’re especially common in teens whose cleaning habits weren’t consistent during treatment.
ICON Resin Infiltration: White Spot Removal Without Drilling
Until recently, the only consistent way to improve these spots was to drill them out of the tooth and replace them with tooth-colored fillings. Many parents, and even many dentists, still assume that’s the only option.
ICON offers a far more conservative solution. This advanced product and technique infiltrates a special resin into the weakened enamel, filling the porous areas that cause the white appearance. As a result, the treated spots blend in with the surrounding enamel, dramatically improving the appearance of the teeth. Because no drilling is involved, healthy tooth structure is fully preserved.
How We Treat White Spots with ICON
ICON white spot treatment at Gilreath Family Dentistry is quick, comfortable and completed in a single visit:
FREE Consultation
Our doctors examine the white spots, confirm the cause and explain whether ICON is the right treatment.
Preparing the Teeth
The teeth are cleaned and protected, then a gentle gel is applied to the white spots to prepare the enamel surface.
Drying the Area
The treated areas are thoroughly dried so the resin can penetrate the weakened enamel.
Resin Infiltration
The ICON resin is applied and allowed to infiltrate deep into the porous enamel, filling the areas responsible for the white appearance.
Hardening and Polishing
The resin is hardened with a special light, and the teeth are polished to a smooth, natural finish.
Benefits of ICON White Spot Treatment
- No drilling: Healthy enamel is preserved because no tooth structure is removed.
- No anesthesia: The treatment is comfortable and requires no needles or numbing.
- Fast results: White spots are treated in a single, efficient visit.
- Consistent, dramatic improvement: Spots are significantly improved and often completely eliminated.
- Natural appearance: Treated areas blend with the surrounding tooth enamel.
- Ideal for teens: A gentle, conservative option for young patients who just finished braces.
Is ICON White Spot Treatment Right for You?
ICON treatment is an excellent option for:
- Teens and adults with white or brown spots after traditional braces
- Patients with chalky white areas on the front teeth
- Parents looking for a conservative solution for their child’s post-orthodontic spots
- Patients who want to avoid drilling and fillings to improve their smile
Our doctors evaluate each patient’s spots during a consultation to confirm whether ICON is the best treatment. Deeper discoloration or spots with active decay may call for a different approach.
Schedule a FREE White Spot Consultation
If you or your child has white spots or discoloration after braces, Gilreath Family Dentistry can help. Contact our office at 200 White St NW in Marietta for a FREE, no-obligation consultation. We’ll also gladly review whether insurance or HSA and FSA funds can be applied toward treatment.
Book a Free ConsultationFrequently Asked Questions
About White Spot Treatment
White spots after braces are caused by plaque and staining foods that collect around the brackets and attack the enamel, causing it to lose minerals. When the braces come off, these weakened areas appear as chalky white or brown spots. They are most common on the front teeth.
Yes. Gilreath Family Dentistry uses ICON resin infiltration, which treats white spots without drilling or anesthesia. The resin fills the weakened enamel so the spots blend in with the surrounding tooth, dramatically improving or often completely eliminating their appearance.
ICON is an advanced resin infiltration treatment for white spot lesions. A special resin is applied to the affected enamel, where it penetrates and fills the porous areas that cause the white appearance. The treatment is fast, comfortable and preserves healthy tooth structure.
No. ICON treatment requires no drilling, no needles and no anesthesia. Most patients find it very comfortable, and the entire process is completed in a single visit.
ICON results are long-lasting because the resin becomes part of the treated enamel. Maintaining good oral hygiene and regular dental visits helps keep the teeth looking their best for years.
Teeth whitening typically doesn’t remove white spots caused by braces, and in some cases it can make them more noticeable at first. ICON treats the spots directly by filling the weakened enamel, which makes it a more effective solution for post-orthodontic white spots.
Our doctors typically evaluate white spots once the braces are removed and the teeth have had time to recover. During a FREE consultation, we’ll examine the spots and recommend the best timing for treatment.
Because white spot treatment is often considered cosmetic, many insurance plans provide limited or no coverage. Gilreath Family Dentistry is happy to review each patient’s benefits, and HSA and FSA funds may also be used.