Laser Dentistry

The most important advantage that lasers have is that they can make many procedures more comfortable than they would be using traditional dental techniques. This is especially important for nervous patients who are uncomfortable with the typical sounds and sensations of some dental treatments.

Though the mention of lasers may bring to mind science fiction space battles, these days lasers are part of our everyday lives, from barcode scanners to concert light shows, and from manufacturing automation to dental care. Lasers are one of the most powerful leading edge technologies that can be used in a variety of dental diagnostic and treatment procedures to improve patient comfort and results. We’ve adopted laser technology at our office in order to provide more efficient treatment and to make even the most nervous patients more at ease.

Lasers have been around since the 1960s and have been used in dentistry since the early 1990s. Laser tools for dentists are constantly improving and being refined with patient comfort and efficient treatment in mind. Dental professionals and researchers frequently find new and useful ways to apply the power of lasers to oral health. We stay informed about the latest advances so we can determine which technologies to incorporate into our practice. We are specially trained in the laser dentistry procedures we offer currently and will use lasers when it is appropriate for your dental care.

What is Laser Dentistry?

LASER is actually an acronym that stands for Light Amplification through Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Put more clearly, lasers work by exciting a particular molecule so it emits a photon, or light particle. This light energy is then focused into a precise beam, which can change the state of whatever it touches. In many cases, lasers eliminate the need for scalpels, drills, anesthesia and reduce post-procedure discomfort and healing times.

Benefits of Laser Dentistry

Changing the wavelength of the laser light changes the power of the laser. In dentistry, the lowest wavelengths are used to help see imperfections in teeth (such as cavities), scan the shape of teeth to create digital impressions, or to set composite materials for repairs such as fillings. Slightly higher wavelengths are used on soft tissues, such as your gums. The strongest wavelengths are used in the place of drills on hard tissues, such as the enamel or dentin layers of teeth. There are very fews parts of dentistry that lasers have not touched. For example, lasers may be used in root canals, gum disease treatment, cavity detection, tooth whitening and to set and harden restorative materials, such as crowns.

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