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Q: Acid Alternative to Drilling?

asked by: Hope512 on February 24th, 2006

New User

Hi,

i'm interested in finding out about alternatives to drilling, specifically acid.

I've heard about acid that can take the place of drilling. Presumably a neutraliser is put on after and rinsed out so the filling can then be put in?

I'd like to know how it works and how safe it is. I've looked on the net but can't seem to find anything about it.

Thanks in advance
hope

Replies(3)

Rosh

replied on March 25th, 2006

New User

I'm a dental assistant and i've never heard of acid being used instead of a drill. In fact, it sounds pretty dodgy. Some dentists use ozone gas to kill bacteria in cavities or fissures, and that genrally doesn't require drilling but it can only be used on cavities of a certain size i.E. Small.

Hope512

replied on March 27th, 2006

New User

This is my third attempt to send this so if 3 turn up you'll know why!

:) thanks anyway rosh. I'd love any alternative to drilling!

LauraJS

replied on May 15th, 2006

New User

If your decay is not too deep there are dentists that can use a air brush technique. Mine does. I had a not too deep one and he air brushed the surface of my tooth with some gritty stuff. No pain and no numbing necessary. I'd never seen that before but it sure beat drilling! :)

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