What Is Laser Dentistry?
LASER is a device that emits light made up of electromagnetic radiations in controlled stimulation. The acronym of LASER is “Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation”.
Laser dentistry refers to the usage of a laser device for dental treatments. The usage of anesthesia is very much needed in most dental procedures but with the usage of laser devices, anesthesia would no more be a requirement.
Laser technology is one of the greatest innovations in dental history making dental procedures lesser pain to no pain at all.
Benefits of Laser Dentistry
Reduced Infection and Bleeding
The laser beams reduce the bleeding of the gums when it is infected. Generally, the infected gums lead to bone loss and also severe blood loss. Laser technology controls blood loss by clotting the blood. The laser technology may not directly control the infections occurred in the tooth but it will sterilize the affected area during the procedure which reduces the risk of having further complications of bacterial infections.
Amendable for the Requirement
The laser beam power and the wavelength can be modified according to the requirement of the treatment. Different treatments demand different wavelengths of laser beams and if the treatment is for the longer term then the laser is very beneficial.
Quick Recovery with Shorter Healing Time
The precision done with the laser devices is so precise and it causes minimal pain to the tooth and also to the surrounding gums are tissues. Contrary to the traditional method of treatments that use dental tools that may also affect the surrounding teeth and gums, the laser treatment targets only the affected area and the precision does not affect the teeth surrounding.
Lesser Invasive
Laser technology assists dentists in performing dental procedures without any heat, pressure and vibrations. In this way, the need for anesthesia or any drills is not seen in dental treatments. The patients can relax during the procedure since they are very less painful and have almost no discomfort due to the laser involvement making the treatment a smooth one.
Protective Shield for the Teeth
Some dental treatments involve drilling procedures that may accidentally cause hairline fractures to the tooth and reduce the strength of the tooth. In laser treatments, the natural tooth can be well preserved since there are no drills and the recovery from the treatment will also be faster.
In What Procedures the Laser Dentistry Used?
Some of the uses of laser technology that assist in dentistry treatments are:
- The laser helps in treating dental issues such as tooth decay, hypersensitivity and gum diseases.
- Tooth decay happens due to cavity formations and a laser can detect the cavity formations at the earlier stages itself which helps in treating it with minimal damage.
- Along with erasing cavities it also helps in killing the bacteria present in the cavity ensuring there is no further damage to the tooth.
- The roots of the tooth contain tubules and when it is exposed, the tooth feels sensitivity towards hot and cold foods. The laser technology seals the openings of the tubules that erase the sensitivity issues.
- The laser helps in reshaping the gums that reduce the gummy smile.
- The laser is also highly beneficial in crown lengthening procedures since it can change the shape of the teeth and gums to the requirement that makes it easy in the teeth restorations process too.
- During the denture placement, it may not fit properly due to the surrounding tissues of the tooth. Laser technology helps in the removal of unwanted tissues that are causing the problem of improper denture fitting.
- The gum tissues can be thoroughly checked for any kind of infection with the help of a laser.
- The benign tumours that can form around the mouth area inside cheeks and gums can be removed with lesser pain factor.
- The overgrowth of the tissues in the throat area causes breathing issues leading to sleep apnea. The overgrown tissues can be sharpened with laser technology that helps in evading sleep apnea.
- Due to some dental issues the nerves and blood cells of the teeth area can get damaged leading to their degeneration of them. Laser technology can be used to regenerate the blood cells and nerves that improve the teeth’ structure to be stronger and more long-lasting.
- The extreme pain of cold sores can be reduced with laser treatment.
- The teeth whitening process involves a very time-consuming bleaching process. The laser involvement in this process reduces the treatment time and also effectively whitens the teeth.
What to Expect After Laser Treatment in the Dentistry Procedures?
Laser treatment brings a revolutionary advancement in dental procedures. The wounds are never open and also cause very less bleeding in laser treatment. The laser treatment ensures that the chances of getting infections post-treatment with laser are relatively lesser compared to regular dental procedures. The success of the treatment is shown in the after-effects of it and the laser treatments ensure zero swelling and painless treatments.
Laser dental treatments are very effective and painless and can also be a little costlier than regular dental treatments. To ensure long-lasting benefits of the laser treatments it is also important to have disciplined oral hygiene to be followed regularly for a shiny and healthy teeth structure.
