Drill-less Dentistry
A new alternative to the drill, the air abrasion system makes it easier
to form fillings while leaving more of the healthy tooth structure intact.
Another benefit of air abrasion is that it makes it much easier to treat
decay at earlier stages.
How Does It Work?
Tiny particles, almost too small to be seen with the naked eye are forced
onto the tooth by a stream of air, gently and precisely spraying away
decay. Thanks to the precision and gentleness of the air abrasion system,
it allows us to remove decay at earlier stages without as much removal
of your healthy tooth. Teeth treated in this way are less likely to
require crowns in the future and smaller fillings are less susceptible
to wear and will consequently last longer.
Does It Hurt?
One of the most appreciated benefits of air abrasion dentistry by patients
is the comfort level they experience during an appointment. Air abrasion
greatly reduces heat and vibration, two major sources of discomfort
generally associated with fillings. This is why patients can be treated
without being "frozen" for their appointment, and why we call it "drill-less
dentistry". This also enables us to treat patients who are pregnant
or medically compromised. Many parents also appreciate it so their children
can avoid the two things they dislike the most; the drill and the needle.
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DenOptix, Otherwise known as digital or automatic x-rays. The denoptix
system benefits both the patient and our dental office staff by reducing
the effects of radiation by about 90%. That is correct, we considered
your health so important that we purchased the denoptix digital radiography
system so that the radiation required to produce x-rays is done at 10%
of what most other offices are using.
At Arbour Lake Dental Care, we use state-of-the-art
sterilization procedures. Instruments are kept in cassettes and are ultrasonically
cleaned, rinsed and steam sterilized. The doctors, all assistants and
hygienists use masks and gloves. All instruments are sealed in protective
bags and sterile wraps cover the chairside work surfaces. Keeping you
safe and healthy is our primary concern.
There is no longer any need to fear needles
and syringes! At Arbour Lake Dental Care, we have a local anaesthetic
device called The Wand. The Wand delivers precise pressure and a steady
flow rate. The source of pain for most injections is not the needle itself
but the flow of the anaesthetic to the tissue. The computer inside The
Wand automatically ensures a steady flow rate so you virtually do not
feel the needle at all.
An increasing number of dental treatments today require the services of
skilled dental technologists. They are responsible for following the dentist's
directions in making the crowns, bridges, veneers and orthodontic devices
that may be part of your treatment plan.