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White Spots & Fluorosis Treatment in Los Angeles

Those cloudy white patches and chalky streaks on your front teeth are not decay, and whitening makes them worse. Here are the real treatment options, ranked from least to most invasive.

The Direct Answer

White spots and fluorosis are changes inside the enamel, not stains on top of it. Whitening alone makes them more visible, not less. The treatments that actually work are resin infiltration (ICON) and microabrasion for mild cases, and no-prep or traditional porcelain veneers for moderate to severe staining. The right choice depends on how deep the discoloration runs.

Why Whitening Won't Fix This

Whitening lightens the surrounding enamel faster than it lightens the white patches themselves. The chalky areas get more obvious, not less. This is the moment most patients call us, frustrated that the over-the-counter strips made things worse.

Why You Have Them in the First Place

  • Fluorosis. Too much fluoride during the years your adult teeth were forming, often from well water or swallowed toothpaste as a child.
  • Early enamel decay (white-spot lesions). Demineralization at the gum line or around old brackets.
  • Post-orthodontic demineralization. The square or rectangular outlines left behind after braces come off.
  • Enamel hypoplasia. Underdeveloped enamel from childhood illness, fever, or nutritional issues.
  • Trauma. A single white or yellow tooth after an old injury during childhood.

Treatment Options, Least to Most Invasive

01

Resin Infiltration (ICON)

A low-viscosity resin is drawn into the porous white-spot enamel and light-cured. The optical appearance blends with the surrounding tooth. One visit, no drilling, no anesthesia. Best for mild fluorosis and post-orthodontic spots.

02

Microabrasion + Whitening

A controlled surface polish that removes the outermost layer of stained enamel, followed by professional whitening to even the overall color. Best for very superficial discoloration.

03

No-Prep Porcelain Veneers

Ultra-thin porcelain shells bonded over the natural tooth with zero drilling. Fully masks moderate fluorosis without altering enamel. Reversible.

04

Traditional Porcelain Veneers

Hand-sculpted veneers in The Marashi Collection shade range. The most predictable solution for severe fluorosis, tetracycline staining, and deep internal discoloration.

How Dr. Marashi Picks the Right One

Under microscope magnification, Dr. Marashi maps the depth, opacity, and pattern of the discoloration on every visible tooth. Spots that sit in the outer enamel are candidates for resin infiltration. Discoloration that runs deeper, or staining across multiple teeth, is more predictably solved with veneers. The recommendation is always the least invasive option that actually solves the problem.

Where Patients Travel From

White Spot & Fluorosis Patients Across LA

Patients travel to the Brentwood studio from across the Westside and South Bay for a precise diagnosis and the least invasive plan.

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Common Questions

Everything You Want to Know

What causes white spots on teeth?+
The most common causes are fluorosis (too much fluoride during enamel formation), early enamel decay (white spot lesions), demineralization from braces, and enamel hypoplasia. They are not stains sitting on top of the tooth, they are changes inside the enamel.
Why does whitening make my white spots more obvious?+
Whitening lightens the surrounding tooth faster than the white spot itself, so the contrast increases. To even the color, the spots need to be treated directly, not bleached away.
What is resin infiltration (ICON)?+
Resin infiltration is a minimally invasive technique where a low-viscosity resin is drawn into the porous white-spot enamel. It blends the optical appearance with the surrounding tooth in a single visit, with no drilling and no anesthesia.
Will veneers cover fluorosis completely?+
Yes. Porcelain veneers are the most predictable way to fully mask moderate to severe fluorosis or deep tetracycline staining. The layered porcelain blocks the underlying color.
What is the least invasive option?+
For mild cases, resin infiltration or microabrasion paired with whitening is the first line. For moderate to severe staining, no-prep or traditional porcelain veneers are more predictable. Dr. Marashi recommends the least invasive option that will actually solve the problem.
How much does white spot treatment cost?+
Resin infiltration is the most affordable option and is typically completed in one visit. Veneer pricing is by the tooth. Every plan starts with the same $475 consultation, which is flat and non-refundable.

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