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Improve Your Lifestyle, Laser Dental Treatment Can Help

Many people put off seeing a dentist out of fear of discomfort and noisy, intimidating dental instruments. Sometimes, they’re just too embarrassed to let the dentist see how neglectful they’ve been with their oral care. While these fears were certainly justifiable in the past, today there is laser dental technology that has made procedures much more tolerable, both physically and mentally.

What is Laser Dental?

LASER stands for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Laser dentistry is performed using an instrument that produces a narrow and highly focused beam of light energy. The primary goal with laser dental treatments is to target soft and/or hard tissues in the mouth to create a reaction that allows for the removal or shaping of these tissues. Unlike other dental tools such as drills, lasers are affected by stimulated emissions of radiation.

How Do Lasers Help Treat Dental Problems?

Laser dental therapy is FDA-approved for numerous procedures that treat common oral health issues. These include:

  • Tooth decay: Lasers can remove decay and prepare the remaining enamel for a filling.
  • Gum disease: Lasers can reshape gums and eliminate bacteria underneath the gumline.
  • Lesion removal or biopsy: Lasers can remove small pieces of tissue to be examined for oral cancer.
  • Teeth whitening: In-office whitening procedures are expedited by teeth whitening with lasers.
  • Tooth sensitivity: Research indicates that laser dental therapy can reduce sensitivity.

5 Great Benefits of Laser Dentistry

Laser dental treatments offer the following benefits:

1. Variety and Versatility of Tools

Dental lasers can address many oral health issues due to the wide array of tools to choose from, as well as the variety of their applications. For instance, a diode laser can be used to treat soft oral tissue conditions as well as performing restorative dental procedures. In addition, the ability to finely tune the laser’s beam allows for treatment of the affected area without harming the surrounding healthy tissue.

2. Treatment of Gum Disease

The primary purpose of lasers for gum disease treatment is to keep the condition from advancing to the point of tooth loss. They can remove stubborn plaque from under the gumline, as well as reshape the gums to improve the patient’s smile.

3. Minimally Invasive

The term “dental surgery” sounds both painful and frightening. With laser dentistry, a diode laser makes any procedure less invasive than traditional methods. This means there is less of the things that make dental surgery scary, such as noisy drills, blood, damaged tissue and pain. It also means there is a reduced need for pain medications and antibiotics, which can have negative side effects and throw your immune system out of balance, respectively.

4. Faster Healing

Laser dental treatments are not only more comfortable than more invasive methods, they also require little or no recovery time. This is because the area of treatment experiences less trauma, so inflammation, bleeding and healing from stitches is reduced or eliminated.

5. Safe for Pacemakers

Unlike traditional dentistry, laser dental treatments don’t require electrosurgery techniques that can dangerously interfere with the function of pacemakers. Dental laser tools produce little heat and lack other electrical characteristics and can be utilized around orthodontic brackets and wires, as well as around implants.

Am I a Good Candidate for Laser Dentistry?

The most likely answer to this question is a resounding “Yes!”. Almost anyone is a good candidate for laser dental therapy. Even if you’re terrified of going to the dentist or you have severe dental issues, laser dentistry can fix almost any oral health problem. If you want treatments that are less invasive and less time-consuming, with little or no recovery time, you’re already on the road to being a good candidate for laser dental procedures.

As you can see from the benefits, laser dental therapy can make your life much easier. Noninvasive laser procedures don’t wreak havoc on healthy tissues like traditional dental procedures do. This makes recovery a breeze. In addition, laser dentistry is so non-threatening that even those who fear the dentist the most can muster the courage to attend their dental appointments.

If you live in or around Las Vegas and are looking for a laser dentist in your area, look no further than Functional Aesthetic Dentistry. Dr. Suffoletta and his professional team would love to help you achieve all your oral health goals. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

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