MicroDentistry
Frequently asked Questions
What
is Air Abrasion?
Air Abrasion is a gentle spray of an
air-and-powder mix that
removes tooth decay.
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Does
Air Abrasion Hurt?
Almost Never! By controlling the speed
and the intensity
of both the powder and the air, your
dentist can make the procedure virtually
painless.
Since
a shot is not necessary in most cases,
you will not have numb or drooping lips
after your dental procedure.
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Can
you tell me a little more about Air
Abrasion?
Since
Air Abrasion is achieved by directing
a thin stream of abrasive
powder at the area of tooth decay, we
remove only minimal sections of tooth
- only the decayed area. Until now,
all dentists had to use was that noisy
drill. But it was so big - in comparison
to our beam of powder - that it removed
a lot of healthy tooth structure. Air
Abrasion allows for very small cavity
preparations and is part of what is
called MicroDentistry.
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What
is MicroDentistry?
MicroDentistry is the philosophy and
practice of finding and treating
decay as early as possible, of removing
a little tooth structure as possible,
of making the smallest possible restorations
(fillings) and of
assuring that those restorations are
esthetically pleasing and long lasting.
MicroDentistry is a broader term than
Air Abrasion. Air Abrasion
is the part of the procedure that removes
the decay and prepares the tooth for
restoration.
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What should I know about
early detection and treatment?
At the slightest hint of tooth decay,
we will put a "caries detection
dye" on the suspicious tooth. This
colored liquid helps identify the position
and extent of decay - even that not
visible to the naked eye. Your dentist
then can take care of the problem -
usually in less than 10 minutes.
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If my dentist detects tooth
decay, can it be treated immediately?
Immediately and minimally. Early detection
means early treatment. We're talking
about decay here, tooth rot! Why wait
for it to spread, wait for the cavity
to get bigger? We can take care of it
today, giving you healthier teeth before
you leave the office.
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Why
is Air Abrasion better than the old
drill?
The Air Abrasion device that we use
instead of the drill is the KREATIV
system. Its technology eliminates the
odors, noise, vibration, micro-cracks
and, in most cases, the shot associated
with the drill.
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Once Air Abrasion removes the
decay, how is the cavity filled?
This
is the beautiful part ...Literally!
We will fill that cavity with a nearly
invisible, non-mercury filling, making
the entire tooth strong, long lasting
and resistant to tooth decay.
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Is the finish attractive?
Definitely!
It's going to look like a brand new
tooth!
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Can children as well as
adults benefit from air abrasion?
Absolutely!
Air abrasion is perfect for children.
Most cavities that are detected early
can be treated immediately, without
drill and without a needle. The tooth
is then restored with natural looking
materials to strengthen and protect
the remaining tooth structure. Most
children are not even aware of what
the dentist is doing.
Fewer
dental appointments for the young patient
are usually required because with Air
Abrasion many more procedures can be
complete in a single appointment.
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What
other procedures is Air Abrasion good
for?
Besides
removing decay,
Air Abrasion works well in these procedures:
Repairing
chipped, fractured or worn teeth
Preparing for cosmetic dentistry
Removing stains and spots
Repairing old fillings and sealants
Repairing broken crowns and bridges
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Most people fear the dentist until they
experience the gentle process of Air
Abrasion and Microdentistry. You have
the opportunity to experience this new
technology that takes the emphasis off
pain and fear and moves it to conservative,
healthy, esthetic dental care.
Please
refer this web page to a friend or neighbor,
who might enjoy the same level of dental
care that we have just described.
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