Everything You Need to Know About Laser Dentistry
There is a form of dentistry now being practiced that is called Laser Dentistry. Laser dentistry allows procedures to get done much more quickly than other types of dental treatments and is minimally invasive. Laser dentistry is so powerful that tissue can be completely reshaped or even removed through just the use of laser dentistry alone. The procedure is painless, making it a straightforward choice for those who get uneasy about visiting the dentist.
What Types Of Laser Dentistry Are Available?
At this time, laser dentistry can do an impressive number of different procedures that handle both hard and soft tissue. It’s exceptionally useful when used for both types of tissues, and the following are procedures that can now get done with laser dentistry technology on the rise:
Removal of tooth decay (preparing it for filling)
- Treats gum diseases (can help reshape gum tissue as well as remove bacteria)
- Completes biopsies
- Whitens teeth (makes the teeth-whitening process faster and less uncomfortable)
- Helps fix damaged nerves
- Helps detect cavities sooner than other traditional methods
- Helps assist with muscle detachments that cause certain speech impediments
- Helps reshape the throat to treat people with some instances of sleep apnea
- Used to help remove tumors from the mouth
These are some of the ways that laser dentistry has proven to be useful in our dental world today. Many more uses will come out of laser dentistry in the future as it continues to advance and the technology continues to improve.
Is Laser Dentistry Safe?
Many people are shocked to learn that laser dentistry is likely safer than a human dentist using a tool in your mouth. The chances of slip-ups become much less when you are using lasers, and those little nicks or scratches a device can leave are not an issue when you utilize laser dentistry. Lasers have also decreased irritation and healing times have gotten reduced dramatically with the use of laser dentistry.
These laser treatments are also FDA approved, which makes them a safe option for dental procedures.
What is the Cost?
Laser Dentistry treatments will vary in cost from the low-end costs being $85 for cleaning with prices going all the way up to $400 for other, more advanced procedures. Ask your dentists about any associated costs before you begin the treatment so that there are no “surprises” later.
Conclusions:
If you are interested in having laser dental procedures performed on you rather than following the methods of traditional dentistry, please feel free to reach out to us. At Rosy Dental, we are available if you contact us via telephone at 888-308-8478 for further information. We will be happy to help you set up a consultation at our office so that you can see what laser dentistry has to offer you.