Laser dentistry is changing theworld,it provides pin-point accuracy eliminating the need for drilling & anaesthesia in the majority of cases to remove decay gently in preparation for permanent restorations such as crowns & fillings.
Laser Dentistry can be used for a number of dental procedures including:
· The removal of decay
· Cavity preparation
· Root canal therapy
· Cosmetic procedures
· Gum or other soft-tissue procedures
Laser dentistry increases the level of comfort the patients experiences during treatmentin the dental chair. Laser dentistry is able to reduce the requirement of pain medication post-dental procedure and minimises swelling and inflammation to surrounding surfaces. Advantages of dental laser treatment include:
· Increased comfort during treatment
· Less time in the chair for standard treatments
· Reduces risks of cross contamination as the laser doesnt actually tooth a tooth
· Removes and treats precise areas of tooth without causing dmage to nearby teeth
· Less need for anaesthetic injections
· Reduces bleeding
· Short and comfortable healing process