Randolph Dental Care: Personalized & Comfortable
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Air Abrasion
Air abrasion is a relatively new means of decay removal and serves as a tool in tooth preparation that we often use in place of the traditional dental drill. This innovative system allows us to conserve more of the patient's natural tooth structure and reduce the risk of enamel micro-fracturing. Because the equipment does not produce vibration or heat, patients usually require no anesthetic. Air abrasion is quieter, faster, and more comfortable than traditional drilling.
So how does it work? Air abrasion applies the principle of kinetic energy to bombard the tooth area with a high-pressure stream of tiny aluminum oxide particles. As the particles bounce off the tooth's surface, they blast away decayed tissue and prepare the tooth for a filling. The process requires only a minute or so per tooth. Air abrasion is a popular choice for children, as well as adults. Following the decay removal, a small filling similar to a sealant is placed.
At Randolph Dental Care, Our Patients Come First!
We look forward to meeting you and discovering what makes you unique. Dr. Goldstein and his team provide personalized, comfortable care with state-of-the-art general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and implant dentistry to families from Randolph, Rockaway, Mendham, Chester, Morristown, Denville, Morris County, and beyond. Call Randolph Dental Care today!