Air Abrasion: A Safe Alternative Without a Drill!

November 21, 2012

Has the sound or sight of a drill kept you away from visiting your dentist? You’re not alone. It’s hard not to forget the piercing sounds, smelling the burning and seeing the smoke. Even worse, the pain of lying helpless in a chair during the procedure. Ease those fears and forget those horror stories with the wonderful option of air abrasion!

Dr. Carmen and his excellent staff have the means and the technology to give you a relatively painless experience with air abrasion. As a popular option in children’s dentistry, the option works just as well for adults. There’s no shame or embarrassment here. It’s completely normal to have anxiety about a procedure of this magnitude, but you shouldn’t let important dental work fall to the wayside.

Here’s how it works:

  • Your tooth (or teeth) is sprayed with a steady stream of aluminum oxide particles
  • By going this route, the chances of chipping or fracturing are very small.
  • Your teeth are not subjected to vibrations, heat, or sound like what you find with a drill.
  • There is little or no need for anesthetic.
  • The procedure is brief, so multiple or all your spots can be taken care in one visit.

Your oral health is important, and air abrasion can also help with the following:

  • Removal of old composite restorations
  • Preparation for a sealant
  • Removal of stains

Imagine the power of dental work in only a few minutes without the pain, and especially without the fear of a drill. Dr. Carmen and his team are happy to answer any questions you have about air abrasion. Call our office to schedule a consultation. We proudly serve patients from The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Moore, Central Oklahoma, and surrounding areas.

Air Abrasion from Dr. Carmen Is a Comfortable, Conservative Alternative to Drilling

November 18, 2011

For some patients, what’s aggravating about a trip to the dentist isn’t getting a shot or having to hold their mouths open, it’s the drill, whether the whiny sound it makes, the smoky smell it produces, or the vibrations it causes.

That’s why, in many cases, Dr. Carmen’s Norman office uses air abrasion instead of a traditional dental drill. While a traditional dental drill uses a needle to remove decay or prepare a tooth for a filling, air abrasion uses a high-pressure stream of aluminum oxide particles.

What that means for patients is a quieter, more comfortable experience that works for adults and children alike. Dr. Carmen may even be able to complete your appointment without using an anesthetic.

But there’s one more benefit of air abrasion to consider, and that is that air abrasion is a conservative approach. What that means is that air abrasion lets Dr. Carmen preserve more of your natural tooth structure. This benefits your oral health, as the more of your natural tooth structure we’re able to preserve, the longer you can enjoy your natural smile.

Want to Find Out More About Air Abrasion?

If you have questions for us about air abrasion or would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Carmen, call our Norman office today. We serve patients from Norman, Moore, the University of Oklahoma, Central Oklahoma, and surrounding areas.