Dental Benefits of the Laser
Delivering energy in the form of light, lasers act as adjunct in surgical and dental procedures serving as cutting instruments or as vaporizers on tissues the light comes in contact with. Easily and precisely, lasers remove decay from tooth enamel and is also used to prepare the cavity that will receive the dental filling material that seals it. Likewise, during root canal procedures, lasers take out diseased pulp tissue and cleans up the root chambers.
The technology also cuts unwanted or diseased gum tissue, reshaping it in place or where grafting is necessary. Where a piece of tissue has to be taken out for biopsy purposes or a mouth lesion needs to be vaporized, the laser is a helpful instrument. And did you know that it can also be used in teeth-whitening procedures, activating bleaching solutions placed on teeth to speed up the process?
Patients appreciate the speed and convenience this modern technology offers. There is less need for anesthetics or sedation as it is a no-pain procedure in many cases. Patients’ anxiety over the use of the dental drill is lessened with lasers, as well as lesser bleeding and swelling of soft tissue can be expected. It also saves more normal tooth structure in procedures like cavity-removal.
While there may be conditions where lasers are not indicated and that this modern technology is additionally more pricey than conventional means, laser benefits are quite hard to overlook.
Precision Dentistry at Lynnwood Song Dental
In the hands of certified and experienced professionals such as Dr. Song, laser technology provides the speed, safety and precision of modern dental practice in today’s world. If you’re ready to experience this, do come by for an appointment at Song Dental. Find out if laser dentistry is for you, here in Lynnwood.
