Lasers were first used in dentistry in 1994. New York laser dentistry uses different equipment than the lasers that are used in phototherapy which is commonly employed on patients that suffer headaches, acute pain and inflammation. Dentists often use lasers to:
- Remove decay from deep within a tooth
- Reshape gums during periodontal treatment
- Remove bacteria during a root canal procedure
- Removal of lesions in the mouth, and
- Lasers are used extensively in teeth whitening procedures
Lasers that are used in dentistry produce an extremely narrow, highly focused beam of light. When this concentrated light contacts tissue it causes a reaction, the laser can be used to effectively remove tissue or reshape it.
What are the benefits of New York laser dentistry?
Actually there are several benefits, from the patients point of view the fact that the dentist may not have to use a drill or administer anesthesia is important. Laser dentistry can allow the patient to undergo the procedure in a more relaxed mode.
As many patients have an aversion to the dental drill, laser dentistry can reduce anxiety in those people who are uncomfortable with the drill.
A laser is very accurate, when used during decay removal there is less chance of healthy tooth tissue being destroyed and there is far less bleeding and swelling when treating soft tissue and there often is no need for sutures.
Teeth whitening:
Teeth whitening using a laser take far less time than any other known treatment. Often, patients will opt for over the counter whitening systems, they work but they take time and the results are often not what the individual hoped for. When using a laser, the dentist coats the teeth with a leeching gel that is activated by exposure to the laser light. Within an hour at most, teeth are bright and stains have disappeared.