How Laser Dentistry Technology is Benefiting Oral Health
Dental anxiety affects 9-20% of adults, which prevents or delays them from getting the oral healthcare necessary for maintaining healthy teeth and gums. One of the best laser dental technology benefits is the potential reduction of dental anxiety due to increased comfort and decreased noise level when compared to traditional dental drills. And, the uses and benefits of laser dental technology do not stop there.
What is Laser Dental Technology?
Lasers have had commercial uses for a number of years including completing tasks like welding, cutting, drilling, and etching. The research into Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation, or LASER dental technology
potential began as far back as 1965. The first laser designed specifically for dentistry was introduced in 1990.
These extremely focused light beams are used to remove hard tissue (teeth) and soft tissue (gums) for dental and periodontal care.
What Can Be Treated with Laser Dentistry?
Not only can laser dentistry treat many of the same things that traditional dental technology can, it can minister to other oral health issues that drills, pluggers, and picks cannot. Common dental treatments that can be tended to with laser dentistry
include:
- Filling of cavities
- Periodontal treatments
- Biopsies
Laser dentistry can also help to provide relief for other concerns such as:
- Overgrown gums
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Lip tie and tongue tie release
- Reduce jaw pain (TMJ)
- Treat canker sores
- Relieve pain and swelling of herpetic lesions
Laser Dental Technology Benefits
Because the laser dental technology can remove or alter just a small bit of hard or soft tissue at a time, it is much less invasive. This precision allows for:
- Greater comfort, less pain
- Little or no need for anesthetic
- Less time in the dental chair
- Quicker recovery
- Less bleeding
- Reduced swelling
One of the greatest benefits is that through laser technology, unseen decay may be seen, resulting in earlier detection, smaller cavities, and less dental work needed.
Laser Dental Technology for Tooth Sensitivity
About 12 percent of dental patients, or 1 in 8, deal with tooth sensitivity
on a daily basis. This can make the anxiety of a dental appointment even more aggravating. It can be caused by the thinning of the enamel which allows for greater access to the dentin
; the layer of the tooth that connects to the nerves that trigger pain.
The dentin holds thousands of tiny tubules. Laser dentistry can be used to seal these tubules, reducing the tooth hypersensitivity to hot and cold temperatures and even sweet or spicy foods.
Time to Reap the Rewards of Laser Dental Technology
South Temple Dental
in Salt Lake City is your laser dental technology expert. Contact us today
to learn more about how laser dentistry, and our other dental services
, can benefit you. We look forward to keeping that smile on your face!
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