Why is it that so many people hate going to the Dentists office and loath that time of year when they’re due for their six month checkup? There’s probably a few reasons, for some it may be the lecture about flossing more and brushing after every meal but for many, it’s probably the fear of having a cavity that needs to be fixed which means needles and that darn drilling.
This is probably why some dentists now offer sedation dentistry for their dental patients. Not only does it reduce stress for the patient, but it probably makes the job of the dentist just that much easier as they don’t need to deal with a squirming patient.
Hopefully things are going to change for the better due to the Icon system which was developed by dental-materials manufacturer DMG. With this new technology, a dentist will place a plastic applicator in the area where the new cavity is forming. One the applicator is in position, a hydrochloric acid solution is applied which etches the outer enamel, exposing the inner tooth structure. This is then followed by an application of a resin into the cavity which is then triggered to harden using blue light.
It may well turn out that DMG is the new hero in the fight against cavities.
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