What if going to the dentist was easy and painless?
It sounds like a dream come true. However, laser dentistry can turn this dream into a reality.
Read on to discover what this is and how it can help you.
What Is Laser Dentistry?
This process uses lasers to replace certain dental tools. These lasers have been fine-tuned for each dental procedure they are used with.
The result is that your trips to the dentist are quicker. On top of that, you may even recover more quickly.
Keep reading to see the different benefits of laser dentistry.
Less Pain
Many people hate to go to the dentist because it is painful. The pain is caused by dental drills and other tools that leave a lasting pain in your mouth.
However, there are numerous benefits to going to the dentist. The trick is to find a dentist who knows how to reduce your pain.
The lasers are less invasive and painful than traditional dental tools. These lasers can fully replace painful tools like drills.
In some cases, lasers allow patients to skip anesthesia. That’s because the process is much easier and more comfortable than they were expecting.
Quicker Recovery
Not all of the pain from a dental visit occurs while you’re on the chair. Much of it occurs days or even weeks afterward due to your body’s recovery from the procedure.
Using lasers is natural and does not add any heat or vibration to your teeth and gums like a dental drill does. This helps your body recover more quickly from any procedure.
This means less facial swelling and less medication to deal with pain. The reduction in medication alone is a way that these lasers can actually save you money during your visit!
Infections Are Less Likely
The risk of infection can make visits to the dentist even more frightening. An accidental bacterial transfer during a procedure can lead to very serious health consequences.
This bacterial transfer occurs when dental tools are not properly sterilized. Dental lasers reduce the chances of infection significantly.
The reduced risk is because the laser automatically sterilizes everything that it is used on. This leaves your mouth clean, healthy, and infection-free.
Less Tooth Trauma
Traditional dental procedures can be risky due to potential trauma. A simple trip to have tooth decay removed may lead to damage to your gums or tooth structure.
Such damage can cause a great deal of pain. And it may lead to further difficulties with your teeth and more expensive trips to the doctor.
Laser dental procedures do not damage any of the surrounding area. This reduces the trauma during the procedure and helps preserve the overall health of your teeth.
Sometimes these procedures let you avoid getting dental stitches. This is another way in which laser dentistry helps reduce trauma and preserve your health.
The Bottom Line
Going to the dentist shouldn’t be frightening. Your dentist should make you smile and help make that smile shine.
At Collaborative Dental, we put the health and happiness of our patients before everything else. To see how we can completely transform your smile, be sure to schedule an appointment today!
