Laser Dentistry in Houston, TX
What if there was a better, more comfortable method for dental procedures than the standard dental drills and other tools you are used to enduring? Imagine leaving your dentist’s office without feeling numb or in pain, even after undergoing a dental procedure.
Good news! There is a safe and non-invasive option for treating many dental conditions right from your dentist’s office–Laser Dentistry.
With laser dentistry from Ingenious Dentistry, you can enjoy a more comfortable dental procedure and still get the same high-quality results you expect. Plus, it is safe to be used on both adults and children in most cases.
Here is more about how laser dentistry from Ingenious Dentistry can work to help you get the smile you deserve with less discomfort and pain.
What Is Laser Dentistry?
Laser dentistry uses a high-powered ray that can replace other common dental tools, including drills, stitches, and anesthesia. These lasers can target the bone or gum during both hard and soft tissue treatments (i.e., the lasers can be used to treat both teeth and gum issues). This is a non-invasive, non-prescriptive procedure that can be used to treat a wide range of dental conditions while saving patients time, money, and discomfort.
How does Laser Dentistry work?
Laser dentistry uses a high-powered ray laser that creates light energy in a highly narrow beam. The laser can hit hard or soft tissue to create a reaction that allows a dentist to reshape or move that tissue. This can all be done in a dentist’s office without needing an additional referral.
What are the advantages of Laser Dentistry?
This powerful tool can perform much of the work that would otherwise require the patient to be numb, making dental procedures significantly more comfortable and convenient. Plus, it is cost-effective and efficient because laser dentistry relies on a single tool that can be used without anesthesia or stitches.
Laser dentistry also minimizes pain and bleeding, the risk of bacterial infections forming after a dental procedure, and increases wound healing.
Are there any risks involved with Laser Dentistry?
Although they are minor, there are some risks associated with laser dentistry. A laser may sometimes injure tooth pulp or gums, leading to further complications. Also, lasers cannot be used on all teeth, such as those with certain fillings.
Not every dental procedure can be completed using only lasers, so, in some cases, patients will need to undergo Laser Dentistry along with anesthesia, drilling, and other tools.
What Conditions Can Laser Dentistry Address?
Laser dentistry can be used for many dental procedures, such as whitening teeth, treating tooth decay, gum disease, and hypersensitivity in teeth. It can also help detect cavities early by finding tooth decay, leading to preventative measures to keep patients from later needing expensive (and painful) treatments.
Other conditions that Laser Dentistry can address include:
- Reshaping gum tissue to treat a “gummy smile”
- Treating tongue frenulum attachment
- Removing benign tumors
- Lengthening crowns
- Preparing teeth for dental fillings
- Treating cold sores
- Nerve regeneration
- Reducing pain and inflammation in TMJ
Who Is a Candidate For Laser Dentistry?
Most dental patients can be considered candidates for laser dentistry, depending on the treatment or procedure being performed. The Food and Drug Administration and the Academy of Pediatric Dentistry have recognized laser dentistry as a safe method for treating many dental conditions for adults and children. However, the specifics of each patient’s condition and needs will determine whether Laser Dentistry is the best path forward.
The best way to find out if you are a candidate is by visiting Ingenious Dentistry in Houston, TX and speaking with one of our highly qualified dentists. Call us today! 713-795-5905
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