A Pain Free Experience
NOPAIN NOSHOT NODRILL

From  Around Town North Fulton, March 2010
A publication of Around Town Publishing

It is amazing how much pain one can endure before making the decision to go to the dentist. And when the time comes to treat the pain, Dr. Stephen Leafe has a very good reason to extend compassion to each of his patients. When asked what drives his compassion for his patients and his passion for dentistry, Dr. Leaf, DDS responds, "I and my dental hygienist are both healed dental phobes. We understand how many new patients come into our office very fearfull of what is going to happen to them, and it is our top priority to give them a pain-free experience."

Dr. Leafe, at Alpharetta Family and Cosmetic Dental Care, continues to be one of North Fulton's leading dentists utilizing the most advanced dental care technology that results in far less discomfort and better results. Waterlase Dentistry, often referred to as no pain, no shot, no drill dentistry, has enabled Dr. Leafe to use laser energy and a gentle spray of water to perform a wide range of dental procedures - without the heat, vibration and pressure associated with the dental drill. With many procedures, it's possible to use less anesthetic, and often no anesthetic at all. Dr. Leafe says, "Laser dentistry results in less pain and fewer post-operative complications. When I call my patients the next evening, they report very little discomfort, if any." S. Pruitt says, "After having laser dentistry with Waterlase, I would never want to have another procedure done with conventional drills, knives, sutures, etc - there's no need for it."

One of the most rewarding aspects of Dr. Leafe's dental career has been watching the transformation in an individual's personality, just by changing their smile. Aesthetic dentistry refers to dental treatments designed to enhance the smile and correct chipped, cracked, discolored, and unevenly spaced teeth. From porcelain veneers to tooth-colored fillings, patients can choose from a variety of cosmetic solutions to restore the health and vitality of their smiles. Dr. Leafe says, "As you see an individual's smile change, you see their self-concept change, and that is a great reward for the investment in training and technology."

Dr. Stephen Leafe is a graduate of Marquette Dental School. He stays current on the latest techniques and technologies in dentistry through his participation in The American Dental Association, The American Academy for Cosmetic Dentistry and the Georgia Dental Association. Dr. Leafe also studied at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, where he learned the art of aesthetic dentistry, and at Biolase University, where he learned the latest techniques of laser dentistry. He now helps other doctors learn the art of laser dentistry.

Alpharetta Family and Cosmetic Dental Care is conveniently located at 30 Milton Avenue in Alpharetta. For additional infor-mation call 770-475-9630 or visit www. aadentalstudio.com

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