Over the past 30 years, laser technology has proven to be an incredible workhorse at dental practices. Using the power of light, laser dentistry can accomplish a wide range of objectives, from treating gum disease to whitening teeth.
At Ideal Dental of Tucson, Dr. Lissette Ruiz and Dr. Dallin Williams pride themselves on offering patients the most advanced dental treatments available, including laser dentistry. Here, we look at the many uses of laser dentistry and the multiple benefits of this approach in managing your dental health.
Let’s start with a brief look at the use of lasers in dentistry, which began in earnest in the 1990s. These lasers use different wavelengths of light to accomplish a wide range of dental tasks, such as:
We can even use laser dentistry for less common applications, such as releasing a tight frenulum under your tongue.
Now let’s look at why our patients appreciate laser dentistry, which includes these reasons:
When we use laser light to remove or treat tissue, it doesn’t cause the same pain and inflammation that you can get with cutting tools. The high concentration of light energy cauterizes the blood vessels at the site as it works, which greatly reduces bleeding, inflammation, and post-procedure pain.
Another aspect patients appreciate is that we can perform dental work with precision using laser dentistry. The highly focused beam of light allows us to remove and treat only the targeted tissues, without affecting neighboring tissues.
We often use laser dentistry to disinfect a root canal or cavity before filling it because the light energy kills bacteria and sterilizes the site.
We can adjust the laser energy and lower its levels so that it heals as it works. This low-level light energy prompts cells to kick off the healing process.
Much of dental anxiety is attributable to the noisy equipment we use, such as drilling and scraping tools. Laser dentistry is much quieter, which can greatly ease dental anxiety and provide a more positive experience in our treatment chair.
As you can see, laser dentistry enhances patient value, which is why we’re advocates of this dental technology.
If you have more questions about laser dentistry and how it can support your oral health, contact the Ideal Dental of Tucson team in Tucson, Arizona, today. You can call the office at 505-405-3495 or use the online booking tool.
