Laser Dentistry Specialist

What is laser dentistry?

Laser dentistry is a type of dentistry that leaves behind more conventional methods in favor of using the energy from laser light. Lasers emit energy in a concentrated beam that is narrow enough to offer the precision needed in most dental treatments. This laser energy can replace drills and scalpels in removing or reshaping soft or hard tissue. 

Your dentist uses one of these two laser types in your laser dentistry procedure:

Soft tissue lasers

Soft tissue lasers can reshape or remove damaged or uneven gum tissue. They also coagulate the tissue quickly enough that you bleed minimally, if at all. 

Hard tissue lasers

Hard tissue lasers are designed to work on teeth and bone, which are more solid than gum tissue. 

What can laser dentistry do?

Laser dentistry is a broad field and can help you accomplish a variety of general and cosmetic dental goals. A variety of procedures involve soft and hard tissue lasers, and your dentist at Central Avenue Dental lets you know if lasers are effective or necessary in your treatment. They can:

• Treat tooth sensitivity
• Whiten your teeth
• Remove tooth decay
• Remove diseased gum tissue
• Contour your gumline
• Repair worn-down fillings

Your dentist can answer your questions about laser procedures and any treatment alternatives that exist for your issue. If you’re hesitant to undergo laser dentistry at your next visit, your dentist can tell you more about the ways in which advanced lasers have improved and refined many treatment processes. 

What are the benefits of laser dentistry?

Compared to more traditional options, which use tools like drills, scalpels, and sutures, laser dentistry is remarkably safe and often more precise. Laser dental procedures are generally the more advanced option compared to conventional approaches that accomplish the same goals. 

As you consider your options and make choices in regards to your dental treatment, you should take note of these laser dentistry benefits:

• Less bleeding
• Less pain
• Quicker and more effective healing
• Less risk of complication from unwanted tissue damage
• Less risk of infection after your procedure

The professional dentists at Central Avenue Dental have extensive training with the laser devices they use regularly. The devices themselves are highly sophisticated and work very well for their intended purposes.

To find out more about laser dentistry and the procedures available with lasers, call Central Avenue Dental, or request an appointment online today.