What Is Laser Dentistry?

1. What Is Laser Dentistry? “Laser Dentistry?” Do you ever hear of this innovative type of dental care, if not, now is the time to learn? Laser dentistry is the process of using lasers to treat a number of different dental conditions, it is a minimally invasive option when you’re facing gum surgery, cavity treatment, or other oral issues. Lasers dentistry can make dental treatments more efficient, cost effective, and comfortable. Discuss your laser surgery options with one of our Toronto dentist today. What Laser Dentistry Can Treat

2. Most treated issues, related to the gums by laser dentistry. Some of these include: Canker sore and cold sore pain treatments. Treating root canal infections. Treating gum disease. Removing gum inflammation. Gum reshaping. Biopsies. Exposing wisdom teeth. Removing throat tissue that causes sleep apnea. Regenerating damaged nerves. Removing benign oral tumours. Benefits of Laser Dentistry Downtown Toronto Dentists choose laser dentistry because of distinct benefits that make the procedures go more smoothly, and also reduce discomfort and healing time for patients. Patients are less likely to require sutures Anesthesia may not be necessary The laser treatment will sterilize the gums, making infection less likely With laser dentistry there is less damage to gums shortens the healing time Patients lose less blood as compare to traditional surgery

3. The Types of Lasers Used in Dentistry Mainly there are two types of lasers dentists use during laser procedures are hard tissue and soft tissue lasers. Every laser uses a different wavelength that makes it appropriate for cutting into that specific type of tissue. Hard Tissue Lasers The hard tissue laser is used primarily for your teeth and the wavelength of these lasers cuts through both water and bone, specifically the calcium phosphate that’s in your bones and your teeth. Hard Tissue lasers can very accurately cut into your teeth, removing small amounts for shaping purposes or in preparation for procedures. Hard tissue lasers are used for: Identify cavities. Treat tooth sensitivity. Dental fillings. Soft Tissue Lasers This type of laser dentistry uses a light wavelength that hemoglobin and water absorb easily. The molecule found in blood is called hemoglobin, which makes soft tissue lasers ideal for gum work. Some of soft tissue lasers are diode lasers, which is a type of continuous-wave laser. Soft tissue lasers are used for:

4. Lengthening crowns. Dealing with restricted tongue movement. Shaping the gums to create a more pleasing smile. Cleaning folds in oral soft tissues caused by dentures.