The light from a laser is an extremely narrow, intense beam. Lasers first were used in dentistry almost 25 years ago. New York laser dentistry is used for a number of reasons; they are safe and effective and are used as a standalone instrument or in conjunction with traditional instruments.
Dental lasers are often used for removing decay from a tooth as well as preparing the area for the filling material, they are also used for:
- Reshaping gums and removing bacteria during a root canal
- Removing very small slivers of tissue that can be used to detect the presence of cancer
- Accelerate the action of peroxide which is used to whiten teeth
What are the benefits of New York laser dentistry?
- In many cases it is not necessary to administer local anesthesia or use a drill when dealing with decay. Because of their accuracy, lasers are far more precise than other dental instruments. As well as these practical benefits, the use of a laser reduces healing times and allows for a more relaxed experience.
- Although lasers are beneficial in certain instances there are times when they cannot be employed especially when the dentist is faced with treating a cavity which is bounded by two teeth nor can they be used to prepare teeth to accept a bridge.
- Perhaps the biggest revolution has come from employing lasers for the treatment of periodontal disease. The dentist uses a laser to get at and remove gum tissue around the root of a tooth which has become inflamed. Once the laser has eliminated the infection and exposed the tooth root, the dentist can undertake root scaling which is a procedure that is used to remove plaque which is below the gum line and surrounding the tooth root.
If you are fortunate in having access to New York laser dentistry consult with dentist company name although laser treatments do have numerous benefits they are not appropriate all the time. Dr. Shekib has training and experience in all phases of dentistry.
