Getting a cavity filled is the same drill: you receive a local anesthetic for pain, then the dentist removes any decayed dental tissue, as well as some healthy tissue, and then fills the cavity to restore the tooth. This is an effective treatment protocol that has been used for well over a century.
However, this process does have its drawbacks. For one, although necessary, removing healthy dental tissue can weaken the overall tooth structure. The dental drill used during the procedure is also unpleasant to many people: Although it doesn’t cause any pain thanks to the anesthetic, the sounds and pressure sensations associated with it can be unsettling.
Luckily there are advances in dental tools, technology, and techniques that are addressing these drawbacks in traditional tooth decay treatment. In other words, treating a tooth with cavities today is taking on a lighter touch. Here are 3 reasons why:
These and other techniques—including laser technology—are providing superior treatment of tooth decay with less invasiveness. They can also make for a more pleasant experience when next you’re in the dentist’s chair.
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