Dental Lasers

Dental Lasers

Dental lasers have been used since the early 90’s to treat an array of dental concerns. It offers several benefits that provide optimal treatment for many dental issues. Lasers are also used in surgical treatments for greater accuracy and to minimize bleeding.

However, there are few reasons why you should consider adding lasers to your dental treatment.

What Does Laser Dentistry Treat?

Tooth decay, gum disease, soft tissue removal, and teeth whitening are a few issues that dental lasers treat. Lasers remove decay and can prepare the surrounding enamel to receive the filling. Lasers eradicate the presence of bacteria making sure treatment is effective.

Dental lasers are used to reshape the gums after treatment and healing periods. Biopsies, lesion removal, and soft tissue surgeries benefit from the precision of dental lasers. These tissues are used to examine for cancer and relieve pain. Teeth whitening is already a fast treatment, but dental lasers speed up the process, activating the peroxide quickly.

Several Benefits of Lasers

When compared to traditional drill, dental lasers offer a variety of benefits. Patients experience less pain when dental lasers are used. The need for anesthesia is reduced as the precision and speed of a dental laser ease anxiety and pain for patients.

Lasers minimize the amount of bleeding and swelling during soft tissue treatments. This is because the laser vaporizes tissues it comes into contact with.

Unlike a drill, lasers can persevere more of the healthy tooth during cavity treatment, minimizing the need for a crown.  

What to Expect with Laser Dentistry

Lasers require a flat surface and are incapable of treating cavities between teeth, around old fillings, and larger cavities that require a crown. If a tooth with an old restoration needs to be removed and retreated, lasers are incapable of removing these defective restorations or prepare teeth for bridges.

In some instances, drills may be needed to shape the filling after lasers were used initially during treatment.

Unlike cold lasers that relieve headaches, pain, and inflammation, dental lasers treat dental issues to restore the function and health of your smile. For more information on how you can benefit from dental lasers with your dental treatment, schedule a consultation at our practice today.