No. In most cases nothing is removed, so there is no pain and no need for anaesthetic.

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ICON white spot removal in West Byfleet

ICON is a minimally invasive treatment that removes white spots on teeth by infiltrating them with a clear resin, so the mark blends into the surrounding enamel. It works in a single visit, with no drilling in most cases, and results are visible immediately.

Written and reviewed by Dr Kalpesh Prajapat, BDS MFDS RCS(Ed) DipClinDent, GDC 264109, LUSSO Dental, West Byfleet. Last reviewed October 2026.

White marks on front teeth are common, and until recently the only answers were to cover them or drill them out. ICON makes them disappear without either.

At a glance

Price: Quoted per tooth after your assessment
Visits: One
Drilling: None in mild and moderate cases
Anaesthetic: None
Results: Immediate
Longevity: Good outcomes reported for up to four years

Before and after

White spots treated by Dr Kal

Every case shown is Dr Kal’s own work, photographed in the clinic and shared with the patient’s consent. Results vary from person to person and no outcome is guaranteed.

How it works

Infiltration, not drilling

ICON works by opening the surface of the white or dark spot with a gentle gel, then drawing a clear resin into the lesion. Once set, the spot takes on the colour of the surrounding enamel.

The whole thing takes one visit, needs no injection and removes no healthy tooth.

What it is

What causes white spots, and how ICON removes them

White marks on teeth are usually caused by fluorosis, by a knock to the developing adult tooth in childhood, by early decay, or by plaque left around braces. The enamel in the mark is more porous than the enamel around it, so it scatters light differently and looks chalky white.

ICON works by drying the tooth, opening the pores of the white spot with a gentle gel, and then drawing a very fluid resin into them. The resin has the same optical properties as healthy enamel, so once it sets the light passes through the spot the same way as the rest of the tooth and the mark blends away. The whole process takes one appointment and, in mild and moderate cases, no tooth structure is removed.

For deeper marks, ICON is combined with whitening, so the surrounding enamel brightens to meet the treated area, or with a small amount of composite bonding where the surface is pitted.

Patients come to us from West Byfleet, Woking, Weybridge, Byfleet, Pyrford, Cobham, and across Surrey. West Byfleet station is opposite the clinic.

Who it suits

White or chalky patches on front teeth
Marks left after braces
Fluorosis from childhood
Early decay spots that haven’t cavitated
Anyone who wants the mark gone without drilling or veneers

Worth knowing

Severe or deep lesions sometimes need the outer layer of enamel refined, or a little bonding
Whitening is often done first so the result is even
ICON doesn’t work on brown staining or on marks inside fillings

Your journey at LUSSO

How it works at LUSSO, step by step

Assessment

Dr Kal examines the marks, photographs them and grades them as mild, moderate or severe, which decides whether ICON alone, or ICON with whitening or bonding, is the answer.

Preparation

The tooth is cleaned and isolated. A conditioning gel opens the pores of the white spot.

Infiltration

The ICON resin is applied and drawn into the lesion, then set with a blue light. The change is visible as it happens.

Finish

The surface is polished. Any planned bonding is completed in the same visit.

Take the first step

Not sure whether this treatment is right for you? A Dental Wellness Assessment answers that in one visit, and it’s included in the £49 New Patient Offer.

Treatment planned by an award-winning dentist

Winner Young Aesthetic Dentist, North
Clinical Dentistry Awards 2023

Highly Commended Best Young Dentist
Private Dentistry Awards 2019

Finalist Best Young Dentist
The Dentistry Awards 2020

Finalist Best Young Dentist
Private Dentistry Awards 2020

“ICON is one of the few treatments where the patient watches the problem disappear in real time. Fluorosis marks that someone has hidden since childhood are gone in an hour, and the tooth is untouched.”

Dr Kalpesh Prajapat Founder and principal dentist

Fees

Fees for icon white spot removal

Cosmetic smile consultation	£150
Composite bonding, per tooth, if combined	£495
Professional whitening kit, gel and custom trays, if combined	£475

Guide prices. Your exact plan is confirmed in writing at your consultation. Full fee guide.

Consent forms and care leaflets for this treatment

New Patient Offer

Register before we open and your first visit includes the Dental Wellness Assessment, 3D scan, Digital Smile Design, a hygiene visit and a whitening kit, worth £1,010, for £49.

ICON is priced per tooth after your assessment, because the size and depth of the marks decide the treatment. Your written plan sets out the fee before anything begins.

Your questions

ICON white spot removal: your questions answered

Is ICON safe?

Yes. ICON is a minimally invasive method of improving white spot lesions. In the majority of cases no tooth structure is removed and the enamel is preserved.

Does it hurt?

No. In most cases nothing is removed, so there’s no pain and no need for anaesthetic.

Is there any drilling?

In mild and moderate cases, no. In severe cases with deeper lesions the outer layer of enamel may need refining before infiltration.

How long do the results last?

Research on people who have had ICON suggests good long term outcomes for up to four years, and the treatment can be repeated.

Will it work on my marks?

ICON is designed for white, chalky lesions in enamel. Brown stains, marks within fillings and deeply pitted surfaces need different treatment, which we’ll explain at your assessment.

Ask us anything

Still have a question? Message us on WhatsApp and Dr Kal or the team will answer it directly.

Composite bonding

Chips, gaps, worn edges and small changes corrected in a single visit.

Teeth whitening

Dentist supervised whitening in custom trays, with the gel included in the New Patient Offer.

Edge bonding

The lightest touch: just the edges reshaped, often after aligners.

Patients travel to us. People come to LUSSO for icon white spot removal from Woking, Weybridge, Byfleet, Addlestone, Chertsey, Cobham, Walton-on-Thames, Guildford and across Surrey, all within about 30 minutes of West Byfleet. See areas we serve for drive and train times.

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