Coward Care Center
Dental
Alternative to the Drill
James M. McClinchey, D.D.S.,
P.C.
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No More Noise! No More Pain! No More Fear!
New Waterlase™, Dentistry's Hard and Soft
Tissue Laser
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Benefits of Waterlase™
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THE FACTS
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Commonly Asked Questions:
About WATERLASE™ and Dental Technology.
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THE FACTS | TOP
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- Does Waterlase™ Hurt?
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Almost never! Heat and vibration are the causes of most of the discomfort associated with the drill. since Hydrokinetic™ cutting does not transmit heat or vibration, many dental procedures can be preformed without anesthesia, in most cases.
- Since a shot is not necessary in most cases, you will not have numb or drooping lips after your dental procedure.
- The art and science of dentistry have changed, offering a no needle, no drill, no fear procedure for removing decay.
- Since a shot is not necessary in most cases, you will not have numb or drooping lips after your dental procedure.
- Can you tell me a little more about Waterlase™?
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Since Waterlase™ uses a laser to energize atomized water it is directed only to the area of tooth decay, your dentist removes only minimal sections of tooth - only the decayed area. Until now, all the dentist had to use was that noisy drill. But it was so big - in comparison to our beam of water - that it removed a lot of healthy tooth structure. Waterlase™ allows for very small cavity preparations and is part of what is called MicroDentistry.
- What is MicroDentistry?
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MicroDentistry is the philosophy and practice of finding and treating decay as early as possible, of removing as little tooth structure as possible, of making the smallest possible restorations (fillings) and of assuring that those restorations are esthetically pleasing and long lasting. MicroDentistry is a broader term than Waterlase. Waterlase™ is the part of the procedure that removes the decay and prepares the tooth for restoration.
- What should I know about early detection and treatment?
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At the slightest hint of tooth decay, your dentist will put a "caries detection dye" on the suspicious tooth. This colored liquid helps identify the position and extent of decay - even that not visible to the naked eve. Your dentist then can take care of the problem - usually in less than 10 minutes.
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- If my dentist detects tooth decay, can it be treated immediately?
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Immediately and minimally. Early detection means early treatment. We're talking about decay here, tooth rot! Why wait for it to spread, wait for the cavity to get bigger? Your dentist can take care of it today, giving you healthier teeth before you leave the office.
- Why is Waterlase™ better than the old drill?
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The waterlase device that we use instead of the drill eliminates the odors, noise, vibration, micro-cracks and, in most cases, the shot associated with the drill.
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- Once Waterlase™ removes the decay, how is the cavity filled?
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This is the beautiful part - literally! Dr. McClinchey will fill that cavity with a nearly invisible, non-mercury filling, making the entire tooth strong, long lasting and resistant to decay.
 Old Mercury Filling |
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- Is the finish attractive?
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Definitely! It's going to look like a brand new tooth.
- Can children as well as adults benefit from Waterlase™?
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Absolutely! Waterlase is perfect for children. Most cavities that are detected early can be treated immediately, without a drill and without a needle. The tooth is then restored with natural looking materials to strengthen and protect the remaining tooth structure. Most children are not even aware of what the dentist is doing.
- Fewer dental appointments for the young patient are usually required because with Waterlase™ many more procedures can be completed in a single appointment.
- What other procedures is Waterlase™ good for?
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Besides removing decay, Waterlase™ works well in these procedures:
- Root Canals
- Cavity preparation
- Smile design
- General soft tissue procedures
- General dentistry for enamel and dentin
- Avoid the shot and being "numbed"
- Root Canals
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After close development with leading clinicians and universities, Biolase has developed the Kimmel Endo Tip that along with the Waterlase™ will perform complete laser root canal treatment. |
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MOST PEOPLE FEAR THE DENTIST UNTIL THEY EXPERIENCE THE GENTLE PROCESS OF WATERLASE™ AND MICRODENTISTRY. YOU HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE TO EXPERIENCE THIS NEW TECHNOLOGY THAT TAKES THE EMPHASIS OFF PAIN AND FEAR AND MOVES IT TO CONSERVATIVE, HEALTHY ESTHETIC DENTAL CARE. PLEASE TELL A FRIEND OR NEIGHBOR, WHO MIGHT THEN ENJOY THE SAME LEVEL OF DENTAL CARE YOU HAVE JUST EXPERIENCED. THANK YOU
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