Q. What is Air Abrasion?
A. Air Abrasion is a gentle spray of an air & powder mix that removes tooth decay.

Q. Does Air Abrasion hurt?
A. Almost never! By controlling the speed and intensity of both the powder and the air, the procedure is virtually painless. In most cases a shot is not necessary, so you will not have numb or drooping lips after
your procedure.

Q. What should I know about early detection and treatment?
A. At the slightest hint of tooth decay, a "caries detection dye" is put on the suspicious tooth. The colored liquid helps identify the position and extent of decay, even that not visible to the naked eye. The problem can then be taken care of, usually in less than 10 minutes.

Q. Can my tooth decay be treated immediately?
A. Immediately and minimally. Early detection means early treatment. We are talking about tooth decay here, tooth rot! Why wait for it to spread and get bigger? You can get it taken care of before you leave the office.

Q. Why is Air Abrasion better than the old drill?
A. The air abrasion device that is used instead of the old drill is new technology. It's technology eliminates the odors, noise, vibration, micro cracks and, in most cases, the shot associated with the drill.

Q. Once Air Abrasion removes the decay, how is the cavity filled?
A. This is the beautiful part. the cavity is filled with a nearly invisible, non-mercury filling, making the entire tooth strong, long lasting and resistant to decay.

Q. Is the finish attractive?
A. Definitely! It looks like a brand new tooth.

Q. Can children benefit from Air Abrasion?
A. Absolutely! Air Abrasion is perfect for children. Cavities are detected and treated early. Most children are not even aware of what is happening.

Q. What other procedures is Air Abrasion good for?
A. Besides removing decay, Air Abrasion works well in repairing chipped, fractured or worn teeth, preparing for cosmetic surgery, removing stains or spots, repairing old fillings and sealants and repairing broken crowns and bridges.