Fluoride

Fluoride is a compound of the element fluorine, which is throughout nature in water, soil, air and in most foods. Existing abundantly in living tissue as an ion, fluoride is absorbed easily into tooth enamel, especially in children’s growing teeth. Once teeth are developed, fluoride makes the entire tooth structure more resistant to decay and …

Air Abrasion

Air abrasion, known as “micro abrasion” and kinetic cavity preparation, is a method of tooth structure removal considered to be an effective alternative to the standard dental drill. How does it work? Air abrasion technology functions much like the sandblasting technique used to clear graffiti from walls. Likewise, a hand piece blows a powerful air …