Most people who have been to the dentist have never encountered laser dentistry. They are used to their dental professional scraping and polishing their teeth or using drills to fill cavities. However, periodontists are increasingly using laser dentistry because of its many advantages, both in terms of comfort and efficacy.
Laser dentistry replaces many standard dental tools with a focus light beam that can shape or remove oral tissues. Patients working with a periodontist who provides laser services can enjoy faster, more comfortable appointments and better results.
Laser dentistry is not new, but it is becoming more popular as more patients learn of its many advantages. The periodontist can choose either a hard or soft tissue laser, according to the type of treatment that they intend to perform. Depending on the laser’s wavelength, it will target specific types of tissues, enabling periodontists to perform tasks ranging from reshaping the enamel to sealing off blood vessels. Things that laser dentistry can do include the following.
One of the main tasks that a dentist will perform is installing fillings to address cavities. In the case of laser dentistry, the laser provides a superheated beam of light that serves two equally valuable functions: It removes decayed enamel, and its heat destroys bacteria in the area. This makes lasers especially effective for minor decay in the teeth.
As an added benefit, the efficacy of a laser is more comfortable for the patients because it is not as invasive. This means many patients will not need numbing for minor cavities if they are being treated with a laser.
Soft tissue lasers can be used to safely address problems with the soft elements of the mouth, such as the gumline. If a person is self-conscious because their teeth seem to be especially gummy (that is, their gums reach farther up the tooth than average), a periodontist can use a laser to remove this excess tissue and shape the gumline into something more aesthetically pleasing.
For patients who are suffering from gingivitis (another name for gum disease), their gums become inflamed and swollen. This can lead to the development of pockets inside the gums where bacteria are free to multiply, worsening the issue. Periodontal lasers are highly efficient at reaching into these pockets to destroy the bacteria, improving outcomes for those with gum disease and periodontitis.
Laser dentistry is capable of treating many problems that involve the soft and hard tissues of the mouth. Our periodontist welcomes patients to try laser dentistry for themselves and see how it can change the way that you think about your oral health! Please do contact our office to schedule an appointment with our periodontist, whether you have a pre-existing issue or you simply want to stay on top of your oral health.
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