Pain Free Fillings On The Horizon
No one would argue with the theory that if some dental procedures weren’t incredibly uncomfortable then more people might receive their recommended, regular check-up. Unfortunately, it only takes one bad experience (or even just an average one really) with a dentist’s drill and someone can be put off for life, often not attending even when they have strong suspicions of a problem. These people wouldn’t even start to consider visiting a cosmetic dentist for an aesthetic reason, and so therefore not only deny themselves excellent dental health but also a potentially life-changing perfect smile.
The good news for these drill-phobes is that there is rapid progress being made in the field of plasma cavity treatment, meaning no need for the always uncomfortable, often painful, drilling required before a filling. The way this new technique works is to blast the affected tooth with a stream of cold plasma, which is simply a bunch of atoms which have been ionised (stripped of one or more of their elections to give them a charge). This plasma kills the bacteria in the cavity, leaving it ready for filling, and the patient doesn’t feel a thing!
Removing the drilling element from dental work will be a boon for many potential patients, and it may open their minds to a range of other beneficial dental procedures, such as using dental veneers to cover crooked teeth and close gaps. The most common type used are porcelain veneers and, following a small amount of preparation, are simply “cemented” over the top of existing teeth to form a new, perfect, hardwearing smile over the old one. Regardless of whether less drilling really will increase enthusiasm for cosmetic procedures, this is one medical advance which is sure to improve overall dental health in every community.
Posted in: Dental Veneers, Porcelain Veneers, cosmetic dentist
Tags: Cavity Flling, cosmetic dentist, Dental Procedures, Dental Veneers, Porcelain Veneers
| February 9, 2010 at 11:35 am | No comment
