Benefits of Laser Dentistry
Studies indicate lasers used to treat moderate to severe periodontal disease improve and help sustain periodontal health. The benefits of laser include:
- Gum disease treated in one to two visits
- No need for scalpels or sutures
- Increased comfort
- Minimal bleeding
- Quick recovery time
- Little to no tooth root sensitivity
Dental lasers enhance healing and bone regeneration for many surgical procedures. The BIOLASE laser system enhances our ability to treat gum recession, periodontal disease, failing dental implants, and more. Laser is highly effective because it removes all the water content from near your teeth, thereby eliminating harmful bacterial colonies. After your teeth are cleaned and disinfected, we use the laser to remove thin layers of tissue in periodontal pockets. This allows remaining gum tissue to heal against the clean surface of your teeth.
One of the significant advances in modern dentistry has been the development of dental laser technology. Today, dental lasers are being increasingly used to treat tooth decay, periodontal disease, perform biopsies or the removal of oral lesions, to cure restorative (filling) materials, as well as to activate in-office teeth whitening systems.
Dental lasers combine laser energy with water and air to safely cut and shape target soft or hard tissues in the mouth. Laser energy precisely cuts through tooth structure by exciting the water molecules in the tooth. It operates without direct contact to the tooth without heat, vibration, or pressure thereby minimizing the discomfort of the procedure and the need for dental anesthesia. In addition dental lasers can reduce anxiety for patients fearful of dental work, minimize post-operative bleeding and swelling, and preserve healthy tooth structure during the removal of decay.
While dental lasers may be an excellent treatment option in some situations, they cannot be used for every dental procedure.
