It's True; there are several fascinating alternatives to Highspeed Dental Drills being offered on the market today.

Here are a few of the more prominent offerings:

Micro Airabrasion: A Mini Sandblaster using tiny aluminum oxide particles to cut away the decay.

This is ideal for small cavities and fillings in children. It is favored for its ability to remove stains from teeth by stripping away a small amount of the surface enamel. It Requires an Air Compressor and Water Connection . The Micro Airabrasion Limitations are:

Cannot be used to remove decay between teeth Cannot be used for prepping a tooth for a large filling, crown or amalgam filling.Repair Costs are comparable to Air Driven Handpieces. Next is The Dental Laser. A stream of laser light passes through a fiber connected to a pencil-like handpiece and is directed to the decay, which it essentially vaporizes. In a General Dental Practice, 90-95% off all dental procedures cannot be treated with today's lasers. Dental Lasers can not: Remove old, broken and worn out fillings, The fillings will heat up and damage the tooth Have difficulty removing soft dental decay (in deep cavities) Cannot prep crowns, inlays, onlays, veneers or be used for root canals. Cannot be usede to remove Silver fillings because it will damage the laser tip, requiring costly replacement Procedures take longer than with conventional Highspeed Dental DrillsInitial Investment of $25k to $40k means your Return On Investment can take years to recoup. It also requires an Air Compressor and Water Connection. Repairs are Very Costly. The Electrics offer the most viable alternative to Dental Drills. While offering a truly great experience, electric handpieces have a myriad of shortcomings. Many Problems stem from the Rush To Market Frenzy-where marketing got ahead of engineering, and a lot of these problems are still yet to be resolved. They are expensive and a complete unit is required for each room. Repairs are Costly and an Air Compressor & Water Connection are Required. The Air Driven Handpiece has proven itself year after year to be the most efficient, economical, and the most versatile. With Pricing in the Range of $600 - $800, Highspeed Dental Drills still offer the best value for the lowest investment. Unlike the units above, it will not take years for you to recoup your investment. Today's Handpieces run smoother, quieter, have better balance, are lighter and have better ergonomics than their predecessors. Each Handpiece can be used in every operatory you have and not limited to just one. Stay with brands you know and trust. Star, Midwest, Kavo, Bien Air, and Lares are all very good. Stay away from the cheap knockoffs. They will cost you nuch more than the Brands they are meant to replace in the long run. Read the article Buying New Handpieces in the Useful Tips Section of my web site