Whether you are in need of hard or soft tissue dental procedures, advances in laser dentistry provide numerous benefits. Many people are already aware of the benefits offered by laser technology when it comes to brightening and whitening teeth, but in addition to laser teeth whitening, there are a variety of other procedures that benefit from the use of lasers.
Laser Technology Benefits
When it comes to teeth, lasers can be used to detect decay and cavities earlier than can be seen with other forms of detection equipment or techniques. If decay is apparent, the technology can also be used to remove the decay and to prepare teeth for fillings with less discomfort than is possible with traditional drills. Other uses for lasers when it comes to treating the hard surfaces of teeth include sealing tubules that can make teeth overly sensitive to hot and cold temperatures.
Laser dentistry is also used to treat a variety of soft-tissue issues within the mouth. For example, one of the most common uses of lasers is to reshape gum tissue in a procedure known as crown lengthening. This is primarily a cosmetic procedure and can be an effective means of improving the aesthetic look of teeth that appear small. Lasers can also be used to remove the frenula, the muscle that attaches to the front center of the upper gums, as well as to remove benign tumors in the mouth, to treat cold sores and even to help regenerate damaged nerves and blood vessels.
One of the primary benefits of laser dentistry is that the technology minimizes pain compared to other techniques that would be used in the absence of lasers, such as drills or scalpels. In most cases, the need for anesthesia is greatly diminished since there is less discomfort and recovery times are also quicker. Additionally, a major benefit is that bleeding is dramatically reduced, since the lasers themselves help aid in coagulation. In fact, in many cases, there is no need for sutures or stitches following a soft tissue procedure. There are a variety of other benefits as well, including the fact that lasers make it easier to pinpoint exactly where treatment is needed, minimizing any potential damage to surrounding tissue, and there is also less opportunity for bacterial infections to develop since lasers actually sterilize the area in which treatment is performed.
With so many benefits available due to advancements in laser technology, it is worthwhile to discuss your options for using lasers whenever possible to have a variety of dental procedures performed. If your dentist does not offer laser dentistry, it may be time to look for another dentist. If you are lucky enough to have a dentist who already utilizes this advanced technology, then it is likely that he or she will already be open to discussing any opportunities to employ lasers whenever possible to address your hard and soft tissue dentistry needs.
For more information about laser dentistry or to schedule an appointment for a laser dentistry procedure, contact Park Dental Care in Queens at 718-274-1515.
