Laser dentistry is a
drill-less, pain-free way to dental treatment. Lasers themselves
have been used in the medical field for over 25 years. Dental
lasers were first introduces in the 1960's. However, on a wide
spread base, lasers have been used in dentistry for at least
the last 10 years, and are becoming more and more popular in
local dental offices.
The word laser is an
acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
The dental laser emits a precise beam of light at a specific
wavelength to target tooth decay. Tooth decay contains more
water and is softer than the healthy areas of the tooth. The
laser, therefore, targets the areas that contain more water
and leaves the healthy tooth intact.
How Safe is Laser Dentistry? And
what is this about pain-free?
Dental lasers are FDA
approved. And with the proper training and eye protection, laser
dentistry is very safe. In fact, compared to the traditional
dentist’s drill, lasers reduce the chance of accidental injury
such as damaging surfaces next to the target area like the cheek,
tongue and gums. Compared to a drill, a laser is more of a pinpoint
and precise instrument, destroying less tooth material, and
producing less friction. This means that there is less heat,
and no vibration involved, therefore less discomfort.
Overall Benefits
No pain (in most cases)
Those who have trouble becoming numb can have pain free procedures
(in most cases)
Faster procedures
Less anxiety and stress.
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