Top 6 types of laser dental Treatments

Although you might have heard of laser dental treatments, you may remain somewhat confused about exactly what laser dental treatments involves. To complicate matters, the role of the laser will differ depending on the form of laser dental treatments being offered. While the American Dental Association has stated that they are merely 'cautiously optimistic' about dental laser technology, many dentists believe that it can be a huge asset to practitioners and patients alike. This brief guide will help you to understand the role of laser dental treatments in treating a wide range of oral health problems.
 
Surgery
The narrow, intense beam of light that comes from a laser instrument can be used to cut or to vaporize tissue. For example, if your dentist discovers that you are suffering from moderate to serious tooth decay, you might be offered a solution that utilizes laser dental treatments; lasers can be used to remove the decay that is inside your tooth. Similarly, if you need root canal treatment due to a deep infection, laser dental treatments provides a way of removing bacteria (as the concentrated heat will eliminate it). Lasers can also be used to alter the shapes of the gums if you are have gum disease.
 
Fillings
If you are having a filling put in, laser dental treatments can harden the filling very effectively and make the bond stronger.
 
Canker sores
If you often suffer from canker sores, laser dental treatments provides you with a relatively quick and simple way of removing these sores.
 
Wisdom teeth
Sometimes, wisdom teeth are only partially erupted, creating a tissue flap that leaves you more vulnerable to infection. In such cases, laser dental treatments can expose the partially erupted tooth (or teeth).
 
Teeth whitening
Laser dental treatments has enhanced teeth whitening options, as lasers can be used to make the whitening solution work more quickly and effectively. Specifically, some bleaching solutions are activated by the application of lasers.
 
Oral cancer biopsies
If your dentist is concerned about potentially malignant changes in your mouth, she may suggest laser dental treatments be used to excise a tiny part of the worrying tissue so that it can be examined.

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