Laser Treatment
Dental Implants Glenview, IL
  Dentistry has experienced many notable advancements. Dental laser use has contributed to these achievements. At Glen Perio we strive to bring these new advancements to our patients for new treatment and improved results. Lasers provide us with better control during dental procedures. This helps to make sure our patients always have great outcomes.
What Can Laser Treatment Be Used For?
One of the best benefits of using lasers is that they can reduce the amount of bacteria in the area that is being treated. This can, in turn, reduce the risk of infection from the procedure that a patient has received. There is also a reduction in patient discomfort, which is something that every patient can appreciate.
There are several applications for lasers in dentistry. Among these are:
Impacted Wisdom Teeth
The soft tissue of the gums can be safely addressed. Dental lasers can be used to remove the gum tissue so that it is easier to extract the wisdom tooth, without needing scalpels and sutures.
Gum Tissue
Overgrown gum tissues can also be reshaped with lasers. When lengthening crowns, lasers can be used to reshape bone and gum.
Dental Fillings
When getting a tooth ready for filling, lasers can be employed to cut and adjust the enamel with more precision than a drill. Lasers could also be employed to aid bonding of dental filling to a tooth.
Tooth Decay
Decay on a tooth can be removed, with a higher degree of precision. This can help to preserve more of the healthy tooth during the procedure. Lasers can also be used to prepare the enamel on each tooth that is being prepared for dental veneer placement.
Help with Tooth Sensitivity
Sensitivity in a tooth can be reduced with lasers. We use dental lasers to close tubules in tooth roots, helping to ensure a reduction in sensitivity.
Teeth Bleaching
Lasers are also used to stimulate teeth bleaching agents to activation. It significantly quickens the whitening process.
Ulcers, Infections, and Gum Disease
Mouth ulcers, infections in root canals, and gum disease treatments also benefit from lasers for removal of the unhealthy tissues, without affecting the healthy ones.
Benefits of Laser Treatments
Laser dentistry is a preferred choice with numerous benefits, which helps to ensure smooth dental processes. It helps to make sure there is less discomfort, reduced treatment time, and less recovery period for patients. With laser dentistry, anesthesia is not always required. This means that patients enjoy more calm, stress-free dental procedures. It also helps to increase precision, reduce blood loss, and therefore the need for sutures is reduced. Laser beams also reduce infection, as the light sterilizes the treated area.
How Laser Treatments Work
At Glen Perio, you will be surprised to see that laser dentistry is quite similar to other dental appointments. You will first be given local anesthesia to freeze the nerves in the affected area, though you may not need as much as you would during traditional dental treatments.
Lasers will also cause no vibrations or noises that typically occur when we are using traditional instruments like dental drills. Lasers also cause minimal bleeding.
Types of Laser Treatments
Different lasers emit different light with varying wavelengths. When used in dental treatments, lasers act as cutting, vaporizing, and disinfecting instruments with certain tissues they come in contact with. When used for teeth whitening, the laser produces heat and hastens the bleaching process.
Treatment Process
There are several uses of laser dentistry. Among the many uses for laser treatment include:
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Lasers can be used to remove small decay within the tooth and file away the surface enamel of a tooth to receive a filling.
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Lasers can disinfect your tooth by removing bacteria.
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They can be used to remove excess gum tissues to treat gummy smiles.
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Lasers are used to treat cold sore pains and canker sores.
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They can cut out excess throat tissues that result in obstructive sleep apnea.
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They can be used to regenerate damaged nerves.
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Lasers can be used to perform biopsies which can be used to diagnose oral cancer.
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They can also be used to treat hypersensitivity.
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Lasers are used to treat tight or thick tongue frenulum attachment.
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Laser dentistry is useful in reducing pain and inflammation in temporomandibular joints. |
Drawbacks of Laser Dentistry
When a tooth already has some certain types of filling, lasers cannot be used on them. Sometimes, laser use can be restricted, due to the condition of the tissue surrounding a target place of treatment. Lasers cannot be used in multiple related dental procedures, so traditional drills may be employed in some situations.
Safety and Side Effects
Lasers have been safely used for a number of medical and dental applications for many years. There are some safety advantages to using lasers in dentistry, over the use of traditional dental tools. Laser dentistry is considered to be very safe. Our dental professionals take extra care to ensure the safety of each patient.
A higher degree of precision is possible with the use of lasers. In addition, there are fewer risks of complications during procedures and during the healing phase from the procedures.
Another consideration is that the use of lasers in dentistry can help to reduce the tissue that will be removed during procedures. This can reduce any bleeding, which can in turn lead to the reduction of infection risks. The use of dental lasers has been linked with a decrease in both healing and recovery times.
Laser dentistry does not pose any significant risk, but it should only be carried out by professionals who have adequate qualifications to use the device. We take all necessary safety measures at our office, providing our patients with protective eyewear for laser treatments.
Glen Perio - Your Laser Treatment Experts
With advancements in dental technology comes the ability for our Glen Perio to provide patients with a better experience, when they are getting treatment. Laser dentistry is one such advancement that allows for a number of patient benefits, including spending less time in the chair for treatments and procedures. At Glen Perio, we understand that you may have questions about laser dentistry, so we recommend that you get a clearer understanding of it by reaching out to us at 224-488-3392 today. |
