Laser dentistry is a new way of treating cavities. The laser uses a special light that attack decay in the tooth.
Some patients dread going to the dentist because of the drill. Drills are powerful, noisy and intrusive. And patients will need anaesthetics because drills cause pain and discomfort. With lasers, there is no need for anesthesia. In general, it is said to give patients a more comfortable and relaxed dental experience. No more loud noises and uncomfortable vibration. And since lasers are precise and clean, dentists can limit the part of the tooth that is necessary to remove. If less tooth material is removed, there is more chance of your tooth lasting longer.
Benefits of using dental lasers:
- No need for anesthesia except for a few (about 4%) cases where it’s necessary
- Reduced healing time and after-treatment discomfort
- If you need to have more than one tooth treated, you can finish it one sitting. No need to go back for another session.
Lasers in dentistry have been proven to be safe for everyone, even for children. One of the most, if not the most significant benefit it brings to dentistry is the opportunity for patients to have a more pleasing dental experience. This should break through the fear that a lot of people have against dentists and hopefully, they don’t have to skip dental visits anymore.
