Laser dentistry is an effective and precise way of performing various dental procedures .say no to blade and thread. Laser is a patient friendly device used to cure most of the dental problems specially used for patient having a fear of blood ,pain, injection shot, sutures. The complex surgeries turns now to very simple as no blade incision, no bleeding in the site, painless, no usage of injection, and no threading (silk suture) in the operating site.
It does not damage the surrounding tissues. Some laser dental procedures can done without anaesthesia. Chances of bacterial infection are less because the area on which work is done is exposed to high light beam The procedures which use soft tissues laser do not require stitches. There is very less bleeding, because high light beam results in clotting of blood which reduces blood loss. Wounds heal up faster and there is regeneration of tissues.
Yes, laser dentistry helps to treat all kind of soft tissue defects such as gum diseases by first targeting and then vaporizing the gum tissues. Laser dentistry is very much better than the traditional procedures that cut the tissues using scalpels. Laser is used to vaporize only diseased tissues which leave the tissues healthy and free of diseases.
There are various stages of gum disease from gingivitis to advanced periodontitis and there are various levels of treatment accordingly. Gum treatment consists of one or more of the following dental procedures:
Laser Gum Treatments – faster healing, minimum discomfort after, no stitches, no sensitive teeth (less scraping), and less recovery time.
Prophylaxis – Cleaning measures designed to preserve dental health and prevent the spread of disease.
Scaling and Root Planing – Bacteria and infection is removed from deep pockets around the teeth below the gum line.
Scaling and Root Planing combined with a strict home care routine and more frequent periodontal cleanings and exams will increase the chances of keeping a natural smile.