{"id":308,"date":"2013-10-25T07:13:23","date_gmt":"2013-10-25T07:13:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.leslatnerdds.com\/?p=308"},"modified":"2013-10-18T14:14:39","modified_gmt":"2013-10-18T14:14:39","slug":"air-abrasion-an-alternative-to-drilling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/air-abrasion-an-alternative-to-drilling\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Abrasion\u2014An Alternative to Drilling"},"content":{"rendered":"Many patients avoid care because of a fear of needles or drills. But unique technique is helping <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/meet-dr-latner.html\">Dr. Les Latner<\/a> deliver care without having to use either. With <b>air abrasion<\/b>, our <b>Los Angeles<\/b> dental team can help patients overcome decay simply with a combination of air and a very fine powder.\r\n\r\n<b>Air abrasion<\/b> was made specifically for treating small cavities. The high-powered stream of air and powder emitted by <b>Dr. Latner\u2019s<\/b> tool will remove slight decay from the chewing surfaces of back teeth so that a white filling can be applied.\r\n\r\nBecause <b>air abrasion<\/b> doesn\u2019t use needles or drilling, patients can look forward to a more comfortable, and more relaxing, experience. However, if you\u2019re still nervous about getting treatment for your filling, <b>Dr. Latner<\/b> can talk to you about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/sedation-dentistry.html\">oral conscious sedation<\/a>.\r\n\r\nWith our wide combination of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/services.html\">services<\/a>, we\u2019re confident we can help you get the important help you need before it requires more invasive care.\r\n\r\nDo you have questions about how <b>air abrasion<\/b> works or whether it\u2019s right for you? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/contact.html\">Call<\/a> <b>Westside Dental Associates<\/b> today for a consultation with <b>Dr. Latner<\/b>. During your visit, we can help you understand your oral health needs and propose a treatment plan that will help you meet them.\r\n\r\n<b>Air abrasion<\/b> is offered to our patients from <b>Los Angeles<\/b>, <b>Santa Monica<\/b>, <b>Beverly Hills<\/b>, <b>West LA<\/b>, <b>Mar Vista<\/b>, and beyond.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Many patients avoid care because of a fear of needles or drills. But unique technique is helping Dr. Les Latner deliver care without having to use either. With air abrasion, our Los Angeles dental team can help patients overcome decay simply with a combination of air and a very fine powder. Air abrasion was made specifically for treating small cavities. The high-powered stream of air and powder emitted by Dr. Latner\u2019s tool will remove slight decay from the chewing surfaces of back teeth so that a white filling can be applied. 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