Laser Dentistry in NYC
Laser treatment in dentistry allow for many dental procedures to be performed with no noise, minimal pain, faster recovery times and often fewer dental care appointments. All laser treatments work by delivering energy in the form of light.
When used for surgical and dental procedures, the laser acts as a cutting instrument. When dental lasers are used for “curing” a filling, the laser helps to strengthen the bond between the filling and the tooth. When used in teeth-whitening procedures, the laser acts as a heat source and enhances the effect of tooth-bleaching agents. The procedures performed with dental lasers are minimally invasive and preferable to conventional surgery.
Advanced laser technology can be used to:
- “Cure” or harden fillings
- Whiten teeth for a brighter smile
- Reshape gum tissue
- Biopsy or remove soft tissue lesions and ulcers
- Remove areas of tooth decay with laser cavity removal
- Eliminate pockets of infected gum tissue to treat gum disease
- Root canal therapy
- Correct ankyloglossia (tongue-tied)
- Perform dental surgery and extractions
Other benefits of laser dentistry over traditional dental treatment methods can include:
- Reduced heat and vibration
- Little or no need for anesthetic
- Faster treatment time to reduce dental anxiety
- Increased rate of retention
- Less post-operative complications