Traditional dental drills make noises and cause vibrations that many children (and some adults) may find unsettling — particularly kids and young people with heightened sensitivities. At Kids Dental Center, board-certified pediatric dentist Dr. Bosede Adeniji and our caring team prioritize calming experiences at the dentist for every child.
We believe the dental office should be a peaceful place, and air abrasion is one of the innovative techniques we use to ensure your child feels at ease. It’s a gentler, more comfortable way to treat tooth decay. Your child (and you) don’t need to dread fillings any longer.
Traditional dental drills remove tooth surfaces by precisely tunneling into the area of decay. In contrast, air abrasion uses a fine stream of particles to remove decayed areas of the tooth, making the process quieter, gentler, and even more precise.
Compelling reasons for air abrasion include:
Air abrasion eliminates the sensations that often make kids dread fillings: pressure, pain, noise, and vibrations. With air abrasion, getting cavities filled is virtually a painless process.
Air abrasion is often especially helpful for patients with sensitivities or special needs. Even today’s quieter, more efficient drills can feel overwhelming. Air abrasion offers a safe, nonintimidating alternative.
The air abrasion process is so comfortable that most children don’t need anesthesia. That means no needle pokes, which can greatly reduce stress.
When Dr. Adeniji uses air abrasion to remove decayed parts of the tooth, she removes less tooth structure than a traditional dental drill would.
It’s always best to preserve natural teeth whenever possible, and this technique helps keep your child’s smile strong.
Gently removing only the decayed part of the tooth means that air abrasion minimizes the need for additional treatments. This creates a smoother experience for kids who might otherwise find dental visits challenging.
Because air abrasion requires so little tooth removal, it’s sometimes possible to skip the filling. Whether your child needs a filling depends on factors like how large the cavity is, its location, and other factors unique to your child.
Air abrasion makes dental experiences easier — for your child and you. If you’re ready to embrace more peaceful dental experiences for your family, schedule an appointment with us today at Kids Dental Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.
