It is the new alternative technique/tool instead of using the drill for the fillings. The air-abrasion is a gentle spray of an air and powder mix that removes tooth decay. This system allows us to treat decay at an earlier stage without as much removal of healthy tooth material, thereby helping to preserve the strength of the tooth. Smaller fillings are less susceptible to wear and may last longer.

The air abrasion system creates a cavity surface that is so ideal for use with composite fillings, that we can place those fillings faster than ever before and in fewer visits. The procedure is absolutely painless and this is why we do not need the use of anesthesia.

The reasons why this procedure is painless are:

1. The system greatly reduces heat and vibration, two sources of discomfort traditionally associated with fillings.
2. The hand piece of the system is 1mm away from the tooth surface, without touching it.

The air abrasion is an absolutely safe method. The tiny particles used are alpha alumina, a pure biocompatible substance long used in medicine and food. In fact, it is a prime ingredient in several popular whitening toothpastes.

Overview

A dental digital X-ray (radiography) system can take a picture of your teeth, immediately show it to you on a computer monitor while you are on the dental chair. You no longer have to sit there for fifteen minutes and wait for the X-ray film to develop.

How It Works

We place a small, flat sensor in your mouth. The sensor is connected to a computer by a thin wire. Next, an X-ray beam is sent through your teeth and into the sensor, recording the image of your teeth and sending it to the computer. Just by repositioning the sensor we photograph other sections of your teeth.

Why It is Good

a) Your dental checkups take less time.
b) Because the dental Digital X-ray system is more sensitive than dental X-ray film systems, your exposure to x-rays is reduced by as much as 90 percent.
c) The large and colour-enhanced images let you see what your dentist sees, so it is easier for you to understand how your dentist will treat your teeth.
d) Your fees do not include payment for photographic chemicals, film, and processing, or film storage.
e) Used photo chemicals and film are not dumped into the environment.