The dental field is steadily growing. In order to provide the best quality care, we intertwine laser technological advancements into treatments such as cavity repair, periodontal treatment, and root canal therapy.
At Laser Family Dental, we understand that by incorporating laser technology we can provide our patients with more comfortable and effective treatments for their dental issues.
Laser dentistry integrates the use of laser technology to treat various dental conditions. These devices use a concentrated beam of light to remove or alter small amounts of tissue in the mouth and gums and have been proven to help in the detection and treatment of oral diseases. They can be used for treating gum disease, detecting cancer, and pinpointing tooth decay in its early stages. They can precisely remove tissue, seal painful ulcerations like canker sores, and even treat small cavities.
In the future, dental laser technology will undoubtedly find even more applications, and Dr. Bachuri is proud to provide laser dentistry at our practice.
Laser dentistry allows for more accurate procedures which have benefits for both our team and our patients. Dr. Bachuri recommends laser dentistry for a variety of reasons:
As lasers become more common in the dental office, these high-tech tools will be integrated into routine dental practice. This promising technology already offers some real benefits and is sure to find increasing use in the near future.
Currently, the use of lasers in dentistry falls into three general categories: disease detection, soft tissue treatments, and hard tissue treatments. Each kind of tissue absorbs different wavelengths, so a different type of laser is needed.
There are many ways lasers can aid in diagnosis. Laser light of a specific wavelength, for example, can detect tiny pits and fissures in the biting surfaces of the tooth that a traditional dental tool can’t find. This enables us to catch and monitor potential problems earlier.
Lasers can also help locate dental calculus (tartar) beneath the surface of the gums, and can even aid in the detection of oral cancer in its early stages, accurately showing where healthy tissue ends and diseased tissue begins.
For the treatment of soft tissue problems, lasers have many advantages. They are minimally invasive tools that generally involve taking away less tissue than conventional methods. Used in gum surgery, for example, lasers can treat gum disease by killing harmful bacteria deep in pockets below the gum line, and removing the diseased tissue without harming the healthy tissue.
They can also remove the thin layer of cells that inhibits reattachment of the gum and bone tissues to the tooth while sealing off the adjacent blood vessels. This type of procedure generally results in less bleeding and pain. Lasers are also effective in treating ulcers and sores on the lips or gums.
Lasers are even finding increasing use for hard-tissue procedures, like the treatment of dental caries and cavities. Not only are they more exact in the amount of material they remove, but they eliminate the noise and vibration of the dental drill, which is uncomfortable for some patients.
Lasers take advantage of the quantum behavior of electrons, tiny particles inside atoms. By stimulating atoms with pulses of energy, and then using a method of optical amplification, they cause the atoms to produce a beam of coherent light. Essentially, that means that they emit light which has a great deal of energy, yet can be precisely controlled. It’s the combination of high energy and precision that makes lasers so useful.
Yes, laser gum treatment is highly effective. Soft-tissue lasers are safe to use on your gums and can help you heal quicker after your treatment. Lasers sterilize the area they’re used in, so they can easily kill bacteria that cause periodontal disease.
Yes! Lasers are a safe and extremely accurate treatment. They are less likely to cause pain and they stimulate healing so you’ll recover from your procedure faster and you’ll be less likely to get an infection.
Dr. Bachuri is dedicated to providing you and your family with the most effective, highest-quality dental care possible. If you’d like to learn more about how our dedicated team strives towards innovation-led practice with our laser dentistry call (248) 250-9333. Or schedule an appointment at our Troy office by filling out our online form.
