The term laser dentist, a few years ago, may have sounded like a futuristic medical profession. Fortunately, medical science has made huge leaps in how many ailments are treated, including the teeth. With the advent of the laser and the ingenious way it has been incorporated into dentistry, discomfort during dental treatments is becoming a thing of the past.
As patients have complained about discomfort during dental treatments, dentists and scientists have gone to work to find a solution. In addition to further training, the most obvious solution was to create better tools in which to perform dental work. The traditional metal tools used by most dentists are simply a newer variation of what has been used for decades so while dental work has become more comfortable, these tools have stood in the way of major advancements.
Recently laser dentists have made great strides in removing pain, heat, friction, pressure, and vibration from dentistry. The reason this is possible is because of the removal of the drill from the dental process. A drill works using vibration and simultaneously generates heat. When you include the sound that is generated by the drill, there is little wonder that so many people are fearful of visiting the dentist. Used improperly or in a hurry, a dental drill can also cause micro-fractures, small fractures that can become infected or lead to additional decay in the tooth. The laser takes away the risk of a micro-fracture and hence takes away the risk of a dental treatment causing additional decay.
After years of seeking the right balance, scientists have given laser dentists an innovative new piece of technology to help fight a multitude of dental challenges while reducing the fear associated with dentistry. WaterLase was invented using the fact that tooth enamel naturally contains up to 5% of water while dentin and bone contain about 25% water. By powering a laser using water and delivering air and water in extremely precise proportions, this laser can be directed at the tooth and gums with a resulting micro-ablation of the tooth structure. Since the spray is a combination of water and air, it also serves to rehydrate the tooth which prevents both heat and discomfort while the procedure is underway. WaterLase is the way of the future - painless and heatless dentistry without any risk of damaging nearby teeth or causing micro-fractures.
There are many benefits to working with a laser dentist, but one in particular merits mentioning. WaterLase causes a great deal less trauma to the teeth and also to the gums when treatments are being performed. The use of the laser significantly reduces the amount of bleeding a patient will experience, especially when treating the gums. As a result, there is a reduction in the amount of recovery time, and the risk of infection is greatly reduced. This further reduces or eliminates the need for pain medication after the procedure. For those that are looking for dependable treatment solutions with a minimal recovery time, WaterLase laser dentistry is an ideal solution.
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