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ICON White Spot Treatment in Fulham
Fade chalky white marks on your teeth with no drilling, no injections and no removal of healthy tooth, usually in a single visit.
- From £295 per tooth
- No drilling and no injections
- Usually one visit
- For white spots after braces, from early decay, fluorosis or injury
- Keeps all of your natural tooth
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At a glance
ICON at Pearly Whites
- What it treats
- White spots and marks on the front of your teeth
- How it feels
- No drilling and no injection
- Visits
- Usually one
- Your tooth
- Nothing removed: the resin fills the weakened enamel
White spots
Why white spots appear
White spots are areas where the enamel is weaker and more porous than the rest of the tooth. They look chalky because they reflect light differently from healthy enamel.
They’re often left behind after braces, where plaque sat around the brackets, and can also come from early decay, too much fluoride while the teeth were forming (fluorosis), a knock to a baby tooth, or a developmental condition called molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH).
How it works
Fading white spots without a drill
ICON is a resin infiltration treatment. Instead of drilling the mark away and filling it, it fills the tiny pores in the weakened enamel from within.
1. Opening the surface
A gentle gel opens the surface of the white spot, so the resin can get in.
2. Filling the pores
A very runny resin soaks deep into the porous enamel, filling it from the inside.
3. Blending in
Set hard with a light, the resin reflects light like healthy enamel, so the white spot fades into the rest of your tooth.
Who it’s for
Is ICON right for me?
White spots after braces
One of the most common reasons for ICON, and often where it works best.
Early decay
White spots from early decay. ICON also seals the enamel, which helps stop the decay progressing.
Fluorosis
White flecks or patches from too much fluoride while the teeth were forming.
MIH and injury
Marks from molar incisor hypomineralisation or an old injury. Results vary more with these, and we’ll be honest about what to expect.
The story behind ICON
A family business from Hamburg
ICON is made by DMG, founded in Hamburg in 1963 by Ernst Mühlbauer. It’s still a family business today, run by his son, Dr Wolfgang Mühlbauer, who was born on the very day his father founded the company.
ICON was developed with scientists at the Charité in Berlin and the University of Kiel, as the first way to treat early decay without drilling, and it has since become a trusted way to treat white spots while keeping all of the natural tooth.
Your options
ICON and composite bonding compared
| Feature | ICON | Composite bonding |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | White spots and marks in the enamel | Deeper marks, and changing the shape or size of teeth |
| Drilling | None | Minimal |
| Your tooth | Nothing removed | Little or nothing removed |
| Visits | Usually one | Often one |
| Cost | From £295 per tooth | From £339 per tooth |
For deeper marks, composite bonding or porcelain veneers may give a better result, and ICON can be combined with them.
Combining treatments
Getting the most from your smile
Teeth whitening
If you’d also like whiter teeth, we usually whiten first, so we can match the result to your new shade.
Teeth whitening →Composite bonding
If a mark is too deep for ICON alone, a thin layer of composite on top can finish the job.
Composite bonding →Curodont Repair
For early decay elsewhere in your mouth, Curodont helps the enamel rebuild itself, also with no drilling.
Curodont Repair →Your appointment
What happens during ICON treatment
Consultation
We look at your white spots, explain whether ICON is likely to help and what result to expect, and talk through any alternatives.
Protecting your gums
We place a thin rubber sheet around the teeth being treated, to keep them dry and protect your gums.
Preparing the enamel
A gentle gel opens the surface of the white spot, and a drying liquid shows us how the result is likely to look.
Infiltration
We apply the ICON resin, let it soak in and set it hard with a light, repeating if needed.
Polishing
We polish the teeth smooth, and you can see the difference straight away.
Costs
ICON prices
- ICON white spot treatment (per tooth)No drilling, no injectionPearlyPlan members save 10%From £295
For deeper marks, see composite bonding, from £339 per tooth.
Reviews
What our patients say
jay
Best dental practive in area..✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️
Nicola Gerhard
Always made to feel valued as a patient, Dr Lia is a wonderful dentist.
john hill
Dr Lia and Nurse Shukri
Practice manager Zahra were all wonderful- I actually look forward to coming to the dentist. All so kind & competent & happy.
Justin Thomas
What a wonderful team! I can’t recommend the Invisalign treatment highly enough in the hands of this capable team. Thank you for all you’ve done over the last few months. A very happy client!
Questions
ICON white spot FAQs
What is ICON?
A resin infiltration treatment for white spots on the teeth. A very runny resin fills the weakened enamel from within, so the white spot fades into the rest of the tooth, with no drilling.
How much does ICON cost?
From £295 per tooth. PearlyPlan members save 10%.
Does it hurt?
No. There’s no drilling and no injection.
How many visits will I need?
Usually just one.
Will my white spots disappear completely?
Often, especially white spots after braces or from early decay. Marks from fluorosis, MIH or injury vary more. We’ll tell you honestly what to expect at your consultation.
How long does it last?
ICON is a long-lasting treatment, as the resin sits inside the enamel rather than on top of it.
Can I whiten my teeth too?
Yes. We usually whiten first, so we can match the result to your new shade.
Is any of my tooth removed?
No. Unlike a filling or bonding, ICON fills the pores in the weakened enamel, so nothing is drilled away.
What if ICON doesn’t fully work?
For deeper marks, a thin layer of composite bonding on top can finish the job.
Ready to lose the white spots?
Book a consultation, and we’ll check whether ICON is right for your teeth.
