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Air abrasion
 

Air abrasion is an alternative way to removing cavities from teeth. Instead of drilling the cavity out, air abrasion brushes cavities away with a fine stream of aluminum oxide powder. It's the dentist's version of a miniature sand blaster. The main advantage of air abrasion is the ability to minimize the preparation of the tooth, as well as doing it usually without the necessity of anesthesia. Hence, the patient leaves our office without a numb face.

Air abrasion does have its limitations. It can only be used on smaller cavities, and it cannot be used to remove amalgam fillings. However, it
works well in treating smaller cavities before they become a bigger problem.

Air Abrasion
In Orland Park Illinois and the surrounding
Chicago - Frankfort - Palos Park - Naperville IL areas.

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