State-of-the-Art Laser Dentistry Treatments and Benefits
Laser dentistry is perceived to be accurate and efficacious. It works directly
on the targeted area with the dentist controlling the power output and the
length of the exposure. This is one option to go if when one speaks of safety,
comfort and traumatic experience. While the high-energy light rays inhibit blood
loss because it helps in curdling exposed blood vessels and it makes the area
being treated aseptic, it also can treat not-so-common damages. However, it
cannot be used for replacing amalgam fillings, crowns and onlays.
- remotion of benign tumors in the gums, palate, cheek lining and the lips
- cavity detection readings from tooth-decay
- decrease pain related with cold sores with quick tissue healing and
regeneration
- reshaping gum tissue and the bone to expose the healthy structure of the
tooth and improved appearance of a “gummy” smile
- stronger long-term tooth restoration because laser kills bacteria in a
cavity
- laser frenectomy treats children having tight frenulum and corrects
restricted tongue movement in babies for them to be breastfed properly and
improves speech
- photobiomodulation technique to restore damaged blood vessels, nerves and
scars
- laser-assisted uvula palatoplasty method for the throat to alleviate
breathing difficulty related with sleep apnea
- removes soft tissue folds as a result of ill-fitted dentures
- teeth bleaching
- treatment of pain and inflammation of the temporomandibular jaw joint
- close tubules on the root of the tooth to eliminate hot and cold
sensitivity
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