Thanks to laser dentistry, you can now say goodbye to dental drilling

Have you been putting off your dental visit just because of the drilling involved? If yes, would you reconsider visiting the dental office if you learned that there is an alternative to the dreaded dental drill?

It’s not a falsity because the onset of laser dentistry has led to the cessation of drilling and painful grinding of teeth. Yes, lasers are now used for more dental procedures than just teeth whitening.

Call Family Dentistry & Aesthetics today at (260) 432-0561 to schedule an appointment.

What exactly is laser dentistry?

In layman’s language, a laser is an extremely focused beam of light that is confined to tight wavelengths. It’s the laser’s narrow focal point that treats oral cavities without damaging the surrounding areas. There is reduced pain and discomfort, which in turn leads to a short recovery time.

What are the different laser dentistry types?

There are two laser types: hard and soft tissue lasers.

Hard tissue lasers

These lasers are over a specific wavelength and are readily absorbed by your teeth and bones. They are perfect for work requiring high precision, like cutting through your rigid teeth and bones.

They help:

• Treat sensitive teeth by sealing the open tubules its roots
• Detect cavities
• Prepare teeth for fillings
• Shape the teeth for bonding

Soft tissue lasers

A soft laser’s wavelength is absorbed well by the blood and hemoglobin in red blood cells. It is perfect for use on the soft gums and mouth tissues.

It cuts tissues and simultaneously seals off blood vessels to reduce bleeding and discomfort and facilitate a quicker recovery.

Soft tissue lasers are ideal for:

• Crown lengthening
• Reshaping gums if there’s too much tissue
• Treating ulcers and cold sores
• Removing mouth tumors
• Treating soft-tissue infections and periodontal diseases
• Frenectomies that involve removing the tissue extending from the gums to the lip or tongue. It’s performed if the tissue doesn’t stretch much and restricts movements.

Advantages of laser dental procedures

There are various laser dentistry benefits like:

No drilling sound

This is its most significant benefit. The pulsating laser light instead emits a sound similar to a woodpecker on a tree.

Reduced heat

Your Fort Wayne dentist uses water and air with the laser to keep the tissue cool. It’s unlike traditional drills, which heat up and may burn the mouth and face with use.

No burning smell

As the tissue doesn’t heat up, there is no burning tooth smell associated with drilling.

Great precision

Lasers specifically target your decayed tooth parts by heating the tissues’ water molecules. The heated water expands the tissue and displaces and removes the decay.

As there’s no damage to the healthy structures, there’s minimal damage, pain, and healing time involved.

No anesthesia or stitches

Lasers do not require any unnecessary anesthetic injections in the gums. Besides, there are no stitches involved either.

In short, laser dentistry is more comfortable than drilling.

There’s no irritating sound or burning smell, nor are there chances of damaging healthy tissue. It consequently reduces and practically eliminates your fear and anxiety for dental visits and procedures.

Call our Fort Wayne dental office at (260) 432-0561 today!