Many people fear the dentist because of “the drill,” but modern dentistry now offers gentle, drill-free treatments for a healthy smile and stress-free experience.
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Many people fear the dentist because of “the drill,” but modern dentistry now offers gentle, drill-free treatments for a healthy smile and stress-free experience.
Air abrasion is a minimally invasive technique used by your dentist to remove tooth decay safely and quickly. During air abrasion, an instrument that works like a tiny sandblaster emits a fine stream of particles aimed at the decayed portion of the tooth. These particles are made of silica, aluminum oxide, or a baking soda mixture. Small particles of decay on the tooth surface are gently and efficiently removed as the stream of particles strikes them. Your dentist will then remove the particles of decay with a simple rinse and suction. Best of all, for many procedures using air abrasion, there is no need for anesthetic, so you’ll be able to have a needle-free experience too.
Dental air abrasion can be used in many treatments instead of a dental drill, including: