How does laser dentistry reduce and eliminate pain?

Heat and vibration are the causes of most of the pain associated with the drill. Since water laser cutting does not transmit heat or vibration, MOST DENTAL PROCEDURES CAN BE PERFORMED WITH NO PAIN. In combination with an air-water spray, the Lares Nd:Er Yag laser is able to replace the drill in some instances. For your guaranteed comfort, the areas to be treated will be numbed in most cases. What you should expect during treatment? The Lares Laser produces an air-water spray and a popping sound similar to that of popcorn popping. Removal of any excess materials, adjustment to the bite, and polishing will require the traditional drill,  but in much less quantity used as before!

What are the benefits of laser dentistry?

• ·     Ability to do more than one procedure in a single appointment thereby saving you time and money
• ·     Less need for separate surgical appointments
• ·     Increased bone healing
• ·     Faster healing
• ·     Less time in the dental chair
• ·     Less noise than the traditional dental drill
• ·     Reduced risk of infection
• ·     Less bleeding
• ·     Better results
• ·     Reduced sensitivity
• ·     Less post-operative pain

What is a Dental Laser?
A laser is a high-technology device that generates a beam of concentrated light. This beam of light brings energy into your mouth to help your dentist remove areas of infection or tooth decay with great precision and accuracy. The laser beam sterilizes the affected area and seals off blood vessels, which minimizes the chance of infection or bleeding. The laser also sterilizes as it cuts, leaving less chance for bacterial contamination. Laser dental patients are much more comfortable both during and after treatment. That's because, in many instances, the need for anesthetic injections is reduced and in some instances eliminated, as well as the associated side effects. And that means less time spent in the dental chair!

Are Lasers new to dentistry?
Shortly after the invention of lasers in the early 1960s, lasers were used experimentally on the teeth and gums. Lasers have been used on a limited basis in hospital dentistry. Recent technological developments have made it possible for lasers to be used effectively in the dental office on patients like you. In fact, lasers are now being used by dentists all over the world. The advent of the Lares Laser has opened new frontiers for dental patients. This laser is very different from all other lasers and offers more options and more comfort for the patient due to its patented use of the water cooling spray.

Are Lasers Dangerous?
In the hands of a skilled, specially trained dentist, lasers are quite safe. In fact, the primary safety measure necessary during laser treatment is proper protective eyewear. Dental lasers are low-powered, which is essential for treating the delicate tissues of the mouth. In addition, the controlled heat and light of the laser destroys many bacteria and viruses found in the mouth.

What types of procedures can the laser do?
There are many different types of lasers used in dentistry, and their applications vary. The most common use of lasers in our office is for removing dental decay, old tooth-colored fillings, sterilizing infected root canals, bone shaping, gum ulcer treatment, crown lengthening, periodontal (gum) treatment, Bio-stimulation, and oral surgery.

Ask us today how the Lares Laser can make your next visit to our office easier!