ICON Resin Infiltration to Fade White Spots
Chalky white spots can make you self-conscious about your smile. ICON resin infiltration in Seattle at SMILES ON 35th fades them without drilling, needles or removing healthy tooth. Dr. Rubecca Shahid treats most spots in a single, comfortable visit.
White spots that won't whiten away
Many white spots sit below the surface, so whitening alone can't fix them.
Maybe your braces came off and left chalky marks where the brackets sat. Or you've had white patches for years and tried whitening, only to see them stand out even more.
White spots are areas where enamel has lost minerals and become porous, so light reflects off them differently. ICON, a treatment by DMG, fills that porous enamel from within with a clear resin. Once filled, the spot reflects light like the enamel around it and blends in. There's no drill, no needle and no healthy tooth removed. Most people see the difference before they leave.
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Why ICON is worth a look
ICON is one of the most conservative ways to improve the look of your teeth. Here's what it offers, and why it's often the first thing we try for white spots.
Filling the porous enamel changes how it reflects light, so many white spots fade to match the tooth around them. Your smile looks even again.
ICON works on the surface of the tooth, so there's no drill and no injection, just a gentle, comfortable visit.
Nothing healthy is removed. The resin strengthens the weakened enamel instead of replacing it. Your enamel ends up stronger, not weaker.
Most spots are treated in a single appointment, and you see the difference before you leave. There's no recovery time, so you can head straight back to your day.
Without chalky spots drawing the eye, many people find they smile more freely in photos and conversation.
How ICON treatment works
ICON resin infiltration fills weakened enamel with a clear resin so white spots blend in. Here's what sets it apart.
No drill
A gentle gel opens the enamel surface so the resin can flow in. No drilling is involved, only a gentle surface treatment.
No needles
Because nothing is removed, you don't need to be numbed, so the visit is easy and comfortable.
One visit
Most white spots are treated and polished in a single appointment, and you see the difference before you leave.
Whitening first when it helps
Whitening before ICON can make your overall shade more even, so the treated spots blend in better and look more natural.
Who ICON helps
ICON helps people with white spots left after braces, and many people with chalky spots from early enamel weakness on otherwise healthy teeth.
It's one of the gentlest cosmetic treatments available: no drill, no needle, and a natural-looking result in a single visit. We check each spot first to make sure you get the best possible result.
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From exam to blended spots
Check the spots
We examine the white spots to make sure ICON is the right fit and there's no decay underneath and explain what to expect.
Prepare the enamel
A gentle gel opens the enamel surface, then the area is dried, gently and without drilling.
Infiltrate the resin
A clear resin flows into the porous enamel and is hardened with a light so it sets firmly.
Polish
We polish the tooth smooth, so it looks and feels like the rest of your smile before you leave.
A gentle dentist who champions your lifelong health
Dr. Rubecca Shahid owns SMILES ON 35th in Wedgwood and leads your care herself, gently and with time to listen. Her own health struggles, then her mother's diagnosis, left her asking what the point of all our hard work is without the health to enjoy it. Longevity dentistry is her answer: care that protects your mouth and your health, so you can enjoy the life you're building.
Her care is conservative: she saves natural tooth wherever she can, chooses the least invasive option that will last, and recommends only treatment that truly helps you. When a tooth needs more, she shows you why. She is empathetic and thorough, with clear choices and no pressure.
She champions your long-term health and has trained to deliver on it. A Kois Center graduate, one of about 1,200 dentists worldwide, she completes nearly eight times the continuing education Washington requires every year. Her training spans prevention, function and sleep, restoration and smile design, so one dentist who knows you can plan each stage, close to home.
- Advanced training in diagnosis, treatment planning and bite stabilization from the Kois Center
- Biomimetic Dentistry Practitioner with mastership from the Alleman Center
- Member of American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
- Member of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
I came to longevity dentistry through my own health journey, wanting to understand why problems start and how to prevent them. What I needed then is what I want for you now: more good years, a smile you feel good about, and a dentist who listens.
Conservative care with a cosmetic eye
ICON fits the way we approach every smile: improve how it looks while keeping as much natural tooth as possible. These are the specifics behind it.
Conservative first
We reach for the least invasive option that gets the result, and ICON removes no healthy tooth.
Trained in cosmetic dentistry
Dr. Shahid is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, trained to blend color and texture so treated teeth look natural.
Comfortable, needle-free care
No drilling, no injections, and our comfort menu to help you relax.
Everything under one roof
Whitening and other cosmetic care are here too, so your whole smile can be planned together.
Hear it from our patients
Before you book, it helps to hear from people who have been in the chair. Read what patients say about their visits and treatment at SMILES ON 35th.
Read more reviewson Google (opens in a new tab)These are the sweetest people! As a kid, I've been to other dentists, but none of them ever cared about me as much as they do. One of the team held my hand in case anything hurt. I'd recommend them to everyone in the world if I could. Thank you so much. Words can't explain how thankful I am!
ICON questions
Yes, on many of them. ICON works best on white spots caused by enamel that has lost minerals, such as spots left after braces. Very deep spots may need bonding instead.
ICON results are designed to last. The resin fills the enamel from within rather than coating the surface, so it doesn't wear off like a coating would. Good home care helps keep the result looking its best.
Often, yes. White spots after braces are among the most common reasons for ICON, and many fade noticeably in a single visit.
No. There's no drilling and no needle, and most people find it comfortable from start to finish.
Often, yes. Whitening first can make your overall shade more even, so the treated spots blend in even better. We'll recommend the best order at your visit.
ICON works best on front teeth with white spots in otherwise healthy enamel. We check each spot first to confirm it's a good fit.
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