Air abrasion is a minimally invasive alternative to the well known and much reviled dental drill. It works like a mini sandblaster and consists of a small hand-piece which sprays a fine jet of aluminium oxide particles at high speed using compressed air. ADVANTAGES OF AIR ABRASION Compared with the traditional drilling method, the advantages of air abrasion are many and include the following: Air abrasion generates no heat, sound, pressure or vibration Great to use for childr

This lady had receding gums and worn necks of her teeth which were sensitive to cold, hot, sweet and sour. We used air abrasion to roughen the surface and bonded some composite (tooth coloured filling material) to rebuild the contour of the teeth. This will now protect them from further wear. Do you find your teeth are sensitive when you have hot or cold beverages? Do you use a hard bristle toothbrush? Does your toothbrush have splayed bristles? When your teeth become sensiti