{"id":418,"date":"2014-06-20T15:40:35","date_gmt":"2014-06-20T15:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.drbobbycarmen.com\/?p=418"},"modified":"2014-06-09T15:45:49","modified_gmt":"2014-06-09T15:45:49","slug":"air-abrasion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/air-abrasion\/","title":{"rendered":"How Air Abrasion at the Dentist\u2019s Office Benefits You: No Drill Required!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/shutterstock_94075012-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock_94075012\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/shutterstock_94075012-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/shutterstock_94075012.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>At the office of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Bobby J. Carmen<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/contact.html\">Norman, OK<\/a>, we believe that every patient should be made to feel as comfortable as possible during their dental visits, and we\u2019ve taken steps to ensure that you and your family enjoy the highest level of comfort when you come to see us. Because the dentist\u2019s drill is among the most uncomfortable aspects associated with oral healthcare, we opt for a less invasive, more enjoyable alternative that is still just as effective: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/dental-technology.html\">air abrasion<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How Does Air Abrasion Work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An <strong>air abrasion <\/strong>unit may be aptly compared to a miniature sandblaster, effectively spraying away areas of decay from the surfaces of a tooth. Tiny particles of aluminum oxide or baking soda are propelled with rapid force using a focused stream of compressed gas, removing painlessly the decayed material and preparing the area for further treatment, all without the use of a drill.<\/p>\n<p>When compared to the traditional dental drill that is often used to prepare a tooth for a filling, <strong>air abrasion <\/strong>is preferable for a variety of reasons. Because <strong>air abrasion<\/strong> produces zero heat, pressure, or vibration, patients find that the experience is far more comfortable overall. In cases of shallow cavities, anesthesia may not even be necessary. The entire procedure is considerably quicker, even when multiple areas of the mouth require attention. Best of all, perhaps, is the fact that <strong>air abrasion <\/strong>is completely safe, so it\u2019s an excellent choice for working with young children as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Only the Best for Our Patients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/contact.html\">Contact our office<\/a> today to discover the difference our dedication to patient comfort can make for you. We can\u2019t wait to see your beautiful smile, and to show you how comfortable and relaxing your dental treatment can actually be in our warm, inviting atmosphere. Our family-friendly dental office in <strong>Norman, OK<\/strong> welcomes patients from throughout the surrounding areas as well, including <strong>Central Oklahoma, the University of Oklahoma, Del City, Moore, <\/strong>and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the office of Dr. Bobby J. Carmen in Norman, OK, we believe that every patient should be made to feel as comfortable as possible during their dental visits, and we\u2019ve taken steps to ensure that you and your family enjoy the highest level of comfort when you come to see us. 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