Laser Dentistry
What is laser dentistry?
While you may be familiar with laser treatments in the medical and cosmetic surgery fields, the use of laser treatments also occurs in the dental field. You may be familiar with laser whitening treatments, but when it comes to oral care, lasers offer many more options. Do traditional drills and sharp dental instruments give you nightmares and keep you from regular dental visits? Then laser dentistry may be just what you are looking for.
While not yet considered mainstream in many dental offices, the use of lasers to treat hard and soft tissue dental conditions is rapidly growing and an option at Supreme Dental Group. When used, the focused light beams target diseased or damaged tissue, and in most cases, this minimally invasive procedure offers patients many benefits over traditional dental treatment options.
While not yet considered mainstream in many dental offices, the use of lasers to treat hard and soft tissue dental conditions is rapidly growing and an option at Supreme Dental Group. When used, the focused light beams target diseased or damaged tissue, and in most cases, this minimally invasive procedure offers patients many benefits over traditional dental treatment options.
Benefits of laser dentistry
In addition to reduced or eliminated pain during dental procedures, laser dentistry offers a wide variety of benefits for patients. These can include:
- No need for anesthesia with some procedures
- Reduced risk of bacterial infections – the use of lasers sterilizes the area as it treats
- Decreased need for sutures with some procedures
- Minimal bleeding as the laser promotes blood clotting
- Faster healing times
- Less post-procedure pain and swelling
- Less damage to the surrounding tissue – the focused light produced by lasers allow the dentist to focus on damaged tissue while leaving healthy tissue untouched
- Reduced anxiety and increased comfort – for many people, the sound of a dental drill is enough to keep them from the dentist.
- Laser treatments are quiet and relatively pain-free, helping patients feel more comfortable and relaxed during treatment.
- Reduced need for medications and antibiotics after treatment
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For any questions regarding the General Dentistry services we provide, please call our office at 770-744-3855.