Laser Dentistry - Nashville
The laser removes decayed tooth structure much faster than healthy tooth structure. This means, unlike the drill which removes everything in its path, that the laser removes much less healthy tooth. This means the tooth is left much stronger with less chance of future problems.
The laser is much safer for the patient than the dental drill spinning at 600,000 rpm. It's practically impossible to accidentally injure a patient's lip, tongue or cheek with the laser. After all, they're safe for your eyes, one of the most sensitive and fragile parts of the human body.
There is preliminary evidence that laser treatment actually hardens the tooth surface and kills decay-causing germs, making it more resistant to tooth decay. The laser makes white fillings and sealants stick tighter to the tooth. This means they can last longer and be more resistant to tooth decay.
Since shots are not required, treatment can be faster and in multiple areas of the mouth. Oral and gum surgery and root canal treatments have minimal swelling, bleeding, pain and virtually no infection. Treatment of gum disease is also possible. No scalpels, no stitches, and in most cases no shots.
The dental drill is not used. This means:
None of the dreaded drill whine.
Since the laser never touches your tooth, there is no vibration.
Drilling causes microscopic cracks in your teeth. No drill means no cracks which can weaken teeth.
The Waterlase laser actually removes tooth decay with laser energized water. This means, unlike a drilled tooth, the tooth is not heated. This means much less tooth sensitivity after fillings.
The laser is much safer for the patient than the dental drill spinning at 600,000 rpm. It's practically impossible to accidentally injure a patient's lip, tongue or cheek with the laser. After all, they're safe for your eyes, one of the most sensitive and fragile parts of the human body.
There is preliminary evidence that laser treatment actually hardens the tooth surface and kills decay causing germs, making it more resistant to tooth decay.
Since shots are not required, treatment can be faster and in multiple areas of the mouth. Oral and gum surgery and root canal treatments have minimal swelling, bleeding, pain and virtually no infection. Treatment of gum disease is also possible. No scalpels, no stitches, and in most cases no shots.