The latest technology to improve patient care
Dental lasers are now becoming more widespread , although they have been used successfully in the USA and Germany for very many years.
Uses of Dental Lasers:
- To create a better gum line around natural teeth, crowns, and veneers.
- To remove lesions in the mouth, such as polyps, without needing to be referred to a hospital.
- To remove overgrowths of gum around teeth.
- To promote the healing of ulcers and cold sores.
- To whiten teeth using a specialized whitening gel.
- To sterilize the tissues in dental pockets and promote healing and bone regrowth.
- To sterilize the bacteria in root canals during root treatments and increase healing.
Laser dentistry has the following advantages:
- It can induce anesthesia in the tooth so many restorations can be completed without local anesthetics.
- The noise is a ‘popping’ sound rather than the usual whine of a fast-speed drill.
- Procedures that once took several appointments to complete, such as multiple fillings, can now be finished in just one visit.
- Treatment can be more comfortable as there is no vibration.
- Preventative dentistry can be more effective as smaller restorations can be prepared.
- Tissue healing is faster and often occurs without swelling and with reduced post-operative pain.