Icon Resin Treatments in New Orleans
Those chalky white spots on your teeth don't have to mean drilling or veneers. Icon resin infiltration is a drill-free, needle-free treatment that works from within the enamel — blending early white spots into your natural smile and halting the progression of early decay. Most cases are finished in a single, comfortable visit with no anesthesia.
Erase white spots,
without drilling.
Icon (by DMG) is a resin infiltration treatment made specifically for early enamel lesions. Instead of covering the tooth, it seeps into the porous white spot and blends it away — treating the problem at its source.
What Icon Treats
If early white spots are stealing your confidence, Icon is often the gentlest way to address them. Dr. Greene commonly uses it for:
- White spots left after braces (post-orthodontic decalcification)
- Mild fluorosis and chalky enamel discoloration
- Early, non-cavitated tooth decay before a filling is needed
- Superficial demineralized spots on smooth tooth surfaces
Gentle, Fast, and Conservative
Because Icon infiltrates the enamel rather than removing it, there's no drilling and no anesthesia. It's a low-commitment way to improve your smile while protecting the tooth structure you already have.
- Usually completed in a single appointment
- No enamel removed — your natural tooth is preserved
- Arrests the progression of early lesions
Deeper or cavitated spots may be better suited to dental bonding — Dr. Greene will guide you.
Icon vs.
Bonding & Veneers.
Each treatment solves a different problem. Icon is ideal for early white spots, while bonding and veneers handle deeper or more extensive change. Here's how they compare.
Related Treatments:
| Feature | Icon Resin Infiltration | Bonding / Veneers |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Early, superficial white spot lesions and non-cavitated enamel decay. | Deeper spots, cavitated lesions, chips, or broader shape and color changes. |
| Tooth preparation | None — no drilling and no enamel is removed. | Bonding adds material; veneers usually require light enamel reduction. |
| Anesthesia | Not needed — the treatment is drill-free and needle-free. | Often none for bonding; may be used for more extensive veneer prep. |
| How it works | A low-viscosity resin infiltrates the porous lesion and blends with enamel. | Composite or porcelain is layered or bonded over the tooth surface. |
| Timeline | Usually one visit, roughly 15 to 60 minutes. | Bonding is typically one visit; veneers take two or more appointments. |
Why Icon is a smarter first step.
When a white spot is caught early, the most conservative treatment is often the best one. Icon lets Dr. Greene improve your smile without touching healthy enamel.
No Drill, No Needle.
Icon treats the white spot from within the enamel itself — no drilling, no anesthesia, and no healthy tooth structure removed. It's one of the gentlest cosmetic treatments Dr. Greene offers.
Enamel Preserved.
Rather than covering the tooth, Icon resin infiltrates the porous lesion and stabilizes it — arresting the progression of early decay while keeping your natural enamel fully intact.
Done in One Visit.
Most cases are completed comfortably in a single appointment. Because the resin has a refractive index close to healthy enamel, the white spot blends in and becomes far less visible right away.
An artist's eye.
A clinician's precision.
Dr. Caylin Greene earned her DDS from Howard University College of Dentistry in 2016 and brings more than 10 years of experience to her patients. In 2025 she founded Gleem to bring elevated, comprehensive cosmetic care to Lakeview — with advanced training in Invisalign and a quiet obsession with proportion, light, and facial harmony.
Howard University, DDS
10+ years
Invisalign · Cosmetic
DDS
What to expect at your Icon appointment.
Icon is refreshingly simple and comfortable. Here's how a typical visit unfolds at our Lakeview studio.
Assessment
Dr. Greene examines the white spots, confirms they're early and non-cavitated, and determines whether Icon is the right fit — or recommends bonding or veneers if a lesion runs deeper.
Prepare
The tooth surface is cleaned and isolated. A mild etch gel is applied to gently open the porous enamel of the lesion, then rinsed and thoroughly dried.
Infiltrate
A low-viscosity resin is applied and drawn into the microscopic pores of the enamel, filling the lesion from within so it optically blends with the surrounding tooth.
Cure & Polish
The resin is hardened with a curing light, the process is repeated if needed for full coverage, and the surface is polished to a natural finish — all with no anesthesia.
Questions,
answered.
01What causes white spots on teeth?
What causes white spots on teeth?
02Does Icon treatment hurt?
Does Icon treatment hurt?
03Will the white spots disappear completely?
Will the white spots disappear completely?
04Is Icon better than whitening for white spots?
Is Icon better than whitening for white spots?
05Do you offer financing for Icon treatment?
Do you offer financing for Icon treatment?
Dentistry that's
designed around you.
Whether it's a routine cleaning or a complete Invisalign journey, your first visit is the easy part. We'll handle the rest.