From braces marks to fluorosis, our gentle, enamel-safe treatments even out tooth color, often in a single visit, so you can smile without second-guessing.
White spots (white spot lesions) are opaque patches that appear lighter than surrounding enamel. They’re common after braces, early enamel demineralization, or fluorosis. While whitening lifts overall tooth shade, it can actually make white spots more noticeable because the surrounding enamel lightens too.
At 97 Smiles, white spot removal targets the contrast itself. Using modern, minimally invasive options, like resin infiltration (ICON®), microabrasion, and remineralization therapy, we blend the white area into the rest of the tooth so your smile looks smooth and even again.
White spots aren’t “just cosmetic.” They can signal weakened enamel and make you self-conscious in photos, at work, or on big days. Correcting them can:
We keep the experience clear, gentle, and tailored to your goals.
We listen to your concerns, photograph your smile, and map the location, size, and depth of white spots. We review your timeline (wedding, graduation, job interview) so we can plan accordingly.
We look for active demineralization, dry mouth, acidic drink habits, or post-braces plaque patterns. If needed, we’ll start remineralization support
*ICON® Resin Infiltration: Our go-to for most shallow–moderate lesions; blends color without drilling.
*Microabrasion + Polishing: Ultraconservative surface refinement for shallow, superficial spots
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*Composite Blending: For deeper or mixed lesions, we place a feather-thin, shade-matched layer to harmonize color.
We’ll show you expected results, steps, and cost, no surprises.
*Isolate & Prep: We protect gums and gently prepare enamel
*Infiltrate or Refine: For ICON, a special resin flows into the porous white area, changing how light passes through it, that’s the blend.
*Cure & Polish: We light-cure and polish to a natural luster. Most patients see a visible change immediately.
You’ll get simple instructions (avoid strong pigments for 24–48 hours if advised, keep up fluoride or n-HAp at home, refine brushing around previous bracket areas).
And through it all, our team is here to answer questions, ease any concerns, and celebrate your progress with you.
Here’s how we make it doable for real people and real timelines:
Resin infiltration and microabrasion are ultra-conservative. No shots. Little to no drilling. Big impact.
Many cases blend in one visit, perfect for big moments on the calendar.
Insurance-friendly where applicable, plus CareCredit, Sunbit, and in-house plans. Clear pricing. No surprises.
White spot removal is for:
📌 Post-braces “chalky” marks
📌Fluorosis patches you’ve had for years
📌Early demineralization areas that won’t fade
📌 Halo” spots that stand out after whitening
📌 Anyone who wants a smooth, even smile for an upcoming event
Your smile doesn’t need a filter. It needs a plan.
Not usually. Whitening lightens the whole tooth and can make the contrast worse. We target the spots directly to blend them.
Yes. It’s a minimally invasive, enamel-safe infiltration that fills porous areas to change how light reflects, no significant drilling.
Most patients feel little to nothing. No injections are typically needed; we use isolation and gentle techniques for comfort.
Results are long-lasting. Stability depends on the cause. We’ll pair treatment with prevention to keep results looking great.
Many cases are completed in one visit. Deeper or multiple spots may need additional passes or a second appointment.
Coverage varies. We’ll check your benefits and present options up front. We also offer CareCredit, Sunbit, and in-house financing.
