Laser dentistry eliminates many of the common complaints of traditional dentistry.  A laser device replaces the rotary tool and can be used for everything from surgery to tooth bleaching.  The only addition to the dentistry procedure is the requirement of protective glasses to shield the eyes from the laser beam.  A laser doesn’t make any noise and doesn’t require physical contact with your teeth.  Water isn’t usually needed but air suction is used to keep the treated area cool.

The time span of a laser dentistry treatment can vary depending on the usage.  Some treatments with the laser may only last a few moments, while others could last minutes.  When it comes to surgery, laser dentistry offers several significant improvements.  There’s not a big need for anesthesia, bleeding and swelling are reduced, and there’s not much discomfort afterwards.  For tooth bleaching, a laser can speed up and enhance the action of the bleaching agents.  Natural-looking fillings for cavities can be cured in minutes and patients can eat immediately afterwards.  The benefits of laser dentistry are numerous and exciting!

Lasers can be tuned to affect different parts of the mouth.  The enamel of your teeth, your gums, and whitening agents all react to different wavelengths of light.  By tuning the laser to a specific task, the dentist can target a problem without causing other ones to crop up.