Lasers have revolutionized the healthcare sector, including the field of dentistry. Laser dentistry has been around since the 1990s, though only a few highly skilled and experienced dentists can apply it in common dental treatments.

Laser dentistry is used as an alternative to the traditional methods that use hand-held scalpels, drills, and other invasive tools. Different types of lasers work by directing a beam of energy at the the problem area to deliver treatment. They have been successfully used to treat a variety of dental and cosmetic concerns, such as gum disease, teeth whitening, and decay, in a gentle, minimally invasive way.

Applications of lasers in dentistry

We use different types of lasers depending on whether the treatment area is a soft tissue or hard tissue.

Soft tissue laser treatment

Lasers can be used to safely to improve periodontal health through:

• Gum disease control by destroying bacteria hiding in the gum pockets and preventing infections, while eliminating or reducing the number of stitches needed
• Gum contouring – where the lasers help to reshape the gums and deliver a more attractive configuration
• Other soft tissue procedures, such as lesion removal, biopsies, or frenectomies

Hard tissue laser treatment

Hard tissue lasers can be used to repair damaged teeth and prepare them for restoration without the use of drills and other instruments that remove large chunks of tooth, causing pain, heat, and cracks that cause further damage. Hard tissue lasers can be used to:

• Remove decayed tissue
• Sterilize the tooth
• Prepare teeth for restoration with root canal or bonding
• Deliver in-office teeth whitening with Zoom!

Advantages of Laser Dentistry

Laser dentistry offers multiple benefits, including:

• Reduced anxiety when receiving dental treatment – no drill noise or vibration
• Needle-free treatment – eliminates the need for anesthesia in some procedures
• Reduced risk of infection – laser treatment sterilizes the treatment area
• Maximum preservation of original, healthy tool structure
• Higher success rate of complex treatments such as root canal
• Faster treatment and healing time

Looking for minimally invasive dental treatment?

Dental lasers are a modern dentistry approach that can be used to improve your personalized dental care. Visit Safe Dental Care for your personalized laser treatments today.