Air abrasion is a very new, very advanced dental technology. So new that only a few dental practices in the country have it. Air abrasion replaces the dental drill by using a concentrated stream of air and a super fine powder to remove decay without drilling.

Air abrasion eliminates the noise, vibration, smells, heat, micro-cracks and, in most cases, the injection associated with the drill.

Because there's no drill there's often no need for anaesthetic, which means no needles. Another benefit of air abrasion is that more of the tooth structure can be preserved than ever before. Thanks to the accuracy of the air stream, only the decay is gently removed, and not the hetitlehy part of the tooth. This quality makes air abrasion important in the relatively new field of microdentistry. This is the philosophy and practice of: 1. finding and treating decay as early as possible; 2. removing as little tooth structure as possible; 3. making the smallest possible restorations; 4. and assuring that those restorations are aesthetically pleasing and long lasting.

Most people who indicate an anxiety towards dental treatment cite the noise of the drill and the thought of an injection as the two main causes. This makes air abrasion of paramount importance to those attempting to overcome their anxieties. It is also very beneficial in the preparation of children’s teeth for exactly the same reasons. In short, air abrasion has become an essential tool enabling us to achieve easier, higher quality routine dental care, which is more comfortable, predictable and readily received by our patients.

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