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Laser Dentistry
For patients who do
not look forward to needles, drilling, or numbness, Laser
Dentistry, may be the right choice.
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Laser dentistry is one
of dentistry's latest advances. The Laser delivers energy
in the form of light. Depending on the intended result,
this energy travels at different wavelengths and is absorbed
by a "target." In dentistry, these targets can
be enamel, decay, gum tissue, or whitening enhancers.
Each one absorbs a different wavelength of light while
reflecting others. Laser dentistry can be used for both
tooth and soft tissue related procedures. Often times
no local anesthesia is required.
Unlike the dental drill with laser dentistry there
is no heat or vibration, making the procedure quite comfortable
for most patients. For soft tissue (surgical)
procedures it eliminates the need for suturing and healing
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Lasers can be used to diagnose cavities. They can find
hidden decay in teeth in early stages, and in some cases
the decay can be reversed through hygiene and fluoride
treatment and may never need filling
Areas of dental care that benefit from laser technology:
- Cavity diagnosis and removal
- Curing, or hardening bonding materials
- Whitening teeth
- Periodontal, or gum related care
- Pediatric procedures
- Apthous Ulcer treatment (canker sore)
- Frenectomy (tongue-tie release) without anesthesia
or sutures
- Root Canal and apiecopectomies
- Crown lengthening, gingovectomy
and other gum corrections
Click here for a complete list of FDA cleared procedures:
http://www.waterlase.com/fora.html
Dental lasers have been shown to be safe and
effective for treating both children and adults. |
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