If you have sensitive teeth, laser dentistry is an excellent option for getting dental treatments done. It can also be used to help anyone that is having dental work performed and wants to minimize their recovery time and stay comfortable during treatment.
In our office, we use lasers primarily to treat gum disease. Typically, patients with gum disease need to have the bacteria removed from underneath their gums. Most dentists will do this by using a traditional metal dental tool to scrape away the bacteria. This can irritate already sensitive gums and create a high level of discomfort. By using lasers, we can zap the bacteria to kill it and do so without irritating the gum tissue. The lasers won't burn the gum tissue or increase how sensitive they are. This means that our patients can leave the office feeling better instead of worse off.
Another benefit to laser dentistry is that the lasers can be used to help stop the bleeding. It is common for gums to bleed during dental procedures because of how easy it is to irritate them. Dental lasers can stop the bleeding during treatment so that patients don’t have to wear uncomfortable gauze for hours, and the recovery time can be sped up. It is easier to get dental work done when you know that your recovery time will be fast, and there will be minimal disruption to your life.
The recovery time is also reduced because as the laser cuts it also sterilizes the area. This means that the overall risk of infection is diminished. This is important for patients that struggle from a low immune system or are diabetic and have difficulty fighting infection. This reduces the risk of complications after the procedure is over.
Patients that are worried about going to the dentist also like the fact that lasers are quieter than a metal drill or other tools would be. For people that have dental anxiety, the quietness of the procedure can help to ease some of the common dental fears. When you combine this with the fact that the procedures are completed faster than they are with traditional dental tools, it makes it much easier to schedule a dental appointment.
If you have visited your normal dentist and found out that you have gum disease, you should schedule a consultation with our office prior to undergoing treatment. We always recommend that patients understand what their options are and learn as much as possible about their condition and how to solve it before going forward. It is important to compare the treatment methods offered by a traditional dentist and those provided by laser dentistry.
Ask questions and compare the process, recovery time, and risks associated with each prior to making a decision. We are confident that you will find laser gum treatments are far more effective and more comfortable. Once you are ready, schedule a procedure so that we can treat your gum disease and help you to start feeling better quickly.
