If you are one who refuse to go to the dentist because of the pain involved with major treatments, laser dental may be an option for you. Laser Dental treatments use an innovative procedure that apply light energy to sterilize the affected area and close your blood vessels before work is even begun.
What this means for you is that you can forgo local anesthesia and your visit can be much shorter than usual.
Some of the key benefits of laser dental treatments include:
-Faster healing process
-Decreased risk of infection
-Limited or no need for anesthesia
-Fewer follow up dental appointments
-Decreased sensitivity in the treatment site
-Faster dental procedure
-No noise involved--a more pleasant alternative to drilling.
Laser dentistry is also known to be more precise and even some dentists believe it is more effective than conventional treatments. Because the dentist has more control over the device, they can hone in on only the damaged tissue and prevent additional damage to the surrounding tissues as they work.
So who is a good candidate for laser treatments? Those who become very anxious or nervous in the dentist's chair.
And because it speeds up the healing process, it may also reduce the need to return to the dentist for additional appointments. They can also be used for teeth whitening, treating cold sores, and getting rid of a gummy smile.
Some of the most common procedures used for laser dentistry include:
-Cavity detection.
-Dental fillings and tooth preparation.
-Tooth sensitivity treatments--the lasers can be used to seal tubules that are causing hot or cold tooth sensitivity.
-Crown lengthening and gum reshaping.
-Removal of soft tissue folds--a painless way to get rid of excess tissue that may have developed over the teeth and gums.
-Correction of restricted or tight frenulum. Some people have limited tongue movement, and the laser can help to loosen the muscle and increase range of motion for better movement. This can also be an effective treatment for people with a speech impediment.
-Sleep apnea--people who are suffering from tissue overgrowth in the throat and have sleep apnea can benefit from a laser treatment that reshapes the throat and makes it easier for the patient to breathe.
-Cold sores--can speed up the healing time associated with cold sores and help to reduce pain around the affected tissues.
-Benign tumors--any tumors that have formed in the sides of the cheeks, lips and gums can be removed without incisions using laser dentistry procedures.
-Teeth whitening--lasers can help with the bleaching process and improve the appearance of the soft tissues around the teeth.
Author Resource:-
Jack R. Landry is a former dental assistant and has authored hundreds of articles relating to oral health and cosmetic dentist in Bakersfield, CA. He has been a guest dental lecturer for over 15 years.
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