Dr. Smith uses primarily pneumatic dental instruments powered by an air compressor (on the truck) that allows safe, precise dental corrections with a minimum of stress on the patient or the teeth.

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Advantages of pneumatic, short-stroke reciprocating instruments compared to electric power tools:

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1. Much quieter

2. A lot less heat and dust

3. Greater visibility in the mouth

4. Smaller, thinner blades, allowing excellent access to the back of the mouth in all size mouths (mini to draft)

5. No danger of electric shock (electricity with water can be dangerous)

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Pneumatic, short-stroke reciprocating instruments are atraumatic compared to hand floats and electric power tools, allowing for safe, rapid correction of dental points and malocclusions.