Laser Dentistry

Laser dentistry is a form of dental treatment that uses lasers to perform a variety of dental procedures. Lasers are highly concentrated beams of light that can be used to remove or reshape tissue in the mouth. Laser dentistry is becoming increasingly popular due to its precision, minimal invasiveness, and ability to promote faster healing times.

Some common uses of laser dentistry include:

1. Treating gum disease: Lasers can be used to remove diseased gum tissue and promote the growth of healthy tissue.
2. Removing decay: Lasers can be used to remove decay from a tooth, without the need for a drill or anesthesia in some cases.
3. Whitening teeth: Lasers can be used to accelerate the teeth whitening process.
4. Treating cold sores and canker sores: Lasers can be used to reduce the pain and duration of cold sores and canker sores.
5. Reshaping gums: Lasers can be used to reshape gum tissue to improve the appearance of a "gummy" smile.

Laser dentistry is generally considered safe and effective, but it may not be suitable for everyone. It's important to discuss your options with a dentist or dental professional to determine if laser dentistry is right for you.

The specific procedure for laser dentistry will depend on the type of treatment being performed. However, the general steps for a laser dentistry procedure are as follows:

1. Preparation: We will prepare the patient for the procedure, which may involve applying a local anesthetic to numb the area being treated.
2. Laser treatment: We will use a handheld laser device to perform the treatment. The laser emits a highly concentrated beam of light that can remove or reshape tissue with great precision.
3. Post-treatment care: After the laser treatment, We may provide instructions for post-treatment care, which may include using a special mouth rinse, avoiding certain foods or drinks, or taking pain medication as needed.

Some common laser dentistry procedures include:

1. Gum disease treatment: We may use a laser to remove diseased gum tissue and promote the growth of healthy tissue.
2. Cavity treatment: We may use a laser to remove decay from a tooth and prepare it for a filling.
3. Teeth whitening: We may use a laser to accelerate the teeth whitening process.
4. Biopsy: We may use a laser to reshape gum tissue to improve the appearance of a "gummy" smile.
5. Gum reshaping: We may use a laser to accelerate the teeth whitening process.

Overall, laser dentistry is a safe and effective way to perform a variety of dental treatments with minimal discomfort and faster healing times.