After your child has worn metal braces, you may notice white spots or lesions on their teeth once the braces are removed. These spots are a common result of poor oral hygiene while wearing braces or other orthodontic appliances, leading to enamel demineralization. Thankfully, there’s a safe and effective solution for your child at our Fairfield pediatric dental office – Icon resin infiltration.
How Icon Resin Infiltration Works for Kids After Braces:
At our Fairfield dental office, we take a gentle and thorough approach to pediatric orthodontics to ensure your child’s smile stays healthy and bright—both during and after treatment. Once your child’s braces are removed, our pediatric dentist performs a detailed assessment to make sure their teeth and gums remain in great condition.
- Assessment of Your Child’s Teeth: After orthodontic treatment, we examine your child’s teeth for white spots or areas of demineralization—early signs that the enamel has weakened but not yet formed cavities. This step is crucial in protecting your child’s new smile after braces.
- Cleaning the Teeth: We then thoroughly clean your child’s teeth to remove any remaining adhesive or plaque that may have built up during orthodontic treatment. This ensures the best results before beginning restorative steps.
- Application of the Resin: To address white spots that sometimes appear after braces, we use Icon resin infiltration—a modern solution that helps restore the tooth’s natural appearance. The resin is applied to the affected areas of enamel, filling in microscopic spaces and stopping further weakening.
- Infiltration Process: As the resin penetrates the enamel, it strengthens the tooth structure and helps blend white spots with the surrounding enamel, restoring a smooth, natural look.
- Polishing and Finishing: Once the treatment is complete, we carefully polish your child’s teeth, leaving them healthy, strong, and beautifully smooth..
Icon resin infiltration is a minimally invasive pediatric orthodontic treatment that requires no drilling, injections, or anesthesia—making it ideal for young patients. The procedure takes less than an hour and provides long-lasting results that help preserve your child’s bright, confident smile for years to come.
Whether your child has white spots after braces or congenital white lesions, our Fairfield pediatric orthodontics team is here to help them smile with confidence again. If you’re concerned about your child’s teeth after orthodontic treatment, call us at (707) 864-1055 to find out if Icon resin infiltration is the right solution for them.