Have you ever heard about a friend visiting the dentist only to have lasers used in his or her treatment? Or have you heard of a dentist advertising the benefits of laser dentistry? Do you ever wonder what said benefits could be, or if laser dentistry is even safe?
In fact, dentist have been employing lasers since the 90s, for procedures on both the gums and the teeth. To learn more about the benefits of laser dentistry—and whether or not you should consider lasers—please read on.
Lasers can be used for many reasons, including:
- Biopsy:With lasers, your dentist may remove tissue in order to perform a biopsy. This is especially useful for inspecting your mouth for oral cancer. Lasers can also be used to relieve canker sores.
- Gum disease: Your dentist may use a laser to shape your gums or to remove bacteria buildup. Lasers can also be useful during root canal therapy.
- Teeth Whitening:In teeth whitening, lasers can be used to speed up the process.
- Tooth decay: Many dentists will use lasers to remove decayed portions of the tooth before the filling can be placed. Similarly, lasers can be used to help a filling harden faster.
However, aside from their benefits of individual treatments, lasers offer an array of other benefits. Patients who undergo a treatment with lasers can expect less pain, less bleeding, and a quicker recovery time. Similarly, treatments performed with lasers generally don’t need stitches, and are less prone to infection.
To learn more about the benefits of lasers in dentistry, please feel free to contact us today. We are eager to hear from you.