How long have dentists been drilling teeth? Would you believe 9,000 years? In an ancient graveyard in Pakistan, archaeologists unearthed skulls containing teeth that had been subjected to drilling. The stone-age dentists removed decay using drills constructed of sharpened flint.
Though dentistry would not be possible without drilling, the high-pitched drone of a dental drill can make many young patients’ hearts pound. However, there is another way dentists can remove tooth decay.
Air abrasion or drill-less dentistry is a better method. An air abrasion instrument removes material by spraying small aluminum oxide particles onto the tooth. The particles work like a sandblaster spraying away the necessary tooth structure.
The many benefits of air abrasion make it a popular procedure for pediatric dentists and patients alike.
Because air abrasion is generally painless, the need for anesthesia is decreased. The air abrasion instrument does not generate vibrations or pressure.
Air abrasion instruments don’t generate that whiny sound that rings in your ears and makes your palms sweat. Because of this, air abrasion is a more tolerable technique for young patients or adults with dental anxiety.
Air abrasion is also quicker and more precise than traditional drilling, leaving more of the healthy tooth intact.
At Summer Kids Dental, we offer anxiety-free dentistry for our young patients.
Contact Summer Kids Dental:
702-342-0305
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
10965 Lavender Hill Dr Ste 120A
Las Vegas, Nevada
89135
