Dental Handpiece Repair FAQ
We Repair High-Speed, Low- Speed, Electric and Attachment style handpieces!
Is it better to repair or replace my old dental handpiece?
In most cases, professional repair saves 50–70% compared to buying new. Our technicians can evaluate your handpiece and provide honest advice — repair, rebuild, or replace.
What are the signs my dental handpiece needs repair?
Common warning signs include:
- Reduced power or slow cutting
- Excessive noise or vibration
- Water spray issues or leaks
- Overheating
- Difficulty installing burs
- Loss of fiber optic light If you notice any of these, send it in for professional dental handpiece repair before it fails completely.
Do you offer electric handpiece repair?
Yes! We specialize in electric handpiece repair for popular models like NSK NLX, Kavo MASTERtorque, Bien-Air, and A-dec electric systems. Electric dental handpiece repair requires specialized tools and expertise with motors, electronics, and fiber optics.
What is dental handpiece repair?
Dental handpiece repair is the professional process of restoring high-performance dental drills (handpieces) to like-new condition. This includes fixing high speed handpieces, low speed handpieces, electric handpieces, and surgical handpieces. Services typically cover turbine replacement, bearing replacement, chuck repair, water spray issues, and full rebuilds.
Do your dental handpiece repairs come with a warranty?
Yes. All our high speed handpiece repairs, electric handpiece repairs, and other services come with a 6-month warranty on parts and labor. Extended warranties are available on request.
How much does high speed handpiece repair cost?
High speed handpiece repair usually ranges from $129 per handpiece depending on the brand (Kavo, NSK, W&H, Midwest, Star, Bien-Air, etc.) and extent of damage. We offer free estimates and often provide same-day or next-day service for most high speed turbine repairs.
How long does dental handpiece repair take?
A: Most standard high speed handpiece repairs are completed in 7 business days. Electric handpiece repair and more complex rebuilds typically take 5 business days. We also offer expedited next-day service for urgent cases. Order must me in by 12pm MST.
Do you repair all brands of dental handpieces?
Yes. We service virtually all major brands including Kavo, NSK, W&H, Midwest, Star Dental, Bien-Air, Sirona, Lares, Henry Schein, and more. Whether it’s high speed, low speed, or electric handpiece repair, we’ve got you covered.
How often should I service my dental handpieces?
We recommend professional maintenance every 6–12 months or after approximately 500–1000 sterilization cycles. Preventive dental handpiece repair and cleaning significantly extends the life of your investment and prevents costly breakdowns.
How do I ship my handpieces for repair?
Simply package your handpieces securely (we recommend bubble wrap and a sturdy box), include a note with your contact info, and ship via UPS or FedEx. We provide prepaid return shipping labels for orders over a certain value. Fast turnaround on dental handpiece repair.
Can you repair fiber optic and LED dental handpieces?
Absolutely. We expertly repair fiber optic bundles, LED lights, and electrical connections in both high speed and electric handpieces. Dim or non-working lights are one of the most common issues we fix.
Need help with your handpieces?
Drop your questions below or send photos of your dental handpieces for a free repair quote. We specialize in fast, reliable electric handpiece repair, high speed handpiece repair, and full-service dental handpiece repair nationwide.