Lasers are one of the most innovative and revolutionary advancements in dentistry. A laser dentist uses this minimally invasive technique to replace traditional treatment methods like drills and scalpels (YIKES!). Oral health issues like tooth decay and gum disease can now be remedied by hard and soft tissue lasers that use extremely concentrated light beams.
Hard and soft tissue lasers are used for numerous preventive, restorative, and cosmetic treatments such as:
- Root canals
- Decay removal
- Curing of restorative materials
- Cavity detection and preparation
- Enamel and dentin procedures
- Teeth whitening
- Reshaping teeth
- Cosmetically correcting gums
- Removal of tooth structure or lesions
When you choose a laser dentist, you choose a dentist with advanced training in the safest and most effective dental technology. Continue reading to learn why a laser dentist is the best choice for you.
1. Prioritizes Comfort
A laser dentist desires to provide patients with the most comfortable dental experience possible. Traditional dental methods involve scalpels, sutures, and drills. For most treatments, those undesirable items can be replaced with a quiet, gentle laser that minimizes pain and eliminates unpleasant sounds. All-in-all, dental visits are much more pleasant with laser dentistry.
2. Reduces Anxiety
Patients who dread dental visits because of dental fear or anxiety usually feel much more comfortable and relaxed with a laser dentist. In addition to a quieter environment and more comfortable procedures, lasers reduce the need for shots and anesthesia.
3. Precision
Laser dentists are able to preserve more of the healthy tissue in teeth, bone, and gums than ever before with the accuracy of lasers. Because of this, the patient’s oral health is strengthened and the natural structures are more likely to stay intact. In addition, patients typically experience significantly less bleeding, swelling, and postsurgical pain which results in a quick recovery.
For cosmetic procedures like teeth whitening and gum lifts, dental laser precision provides patients with incredible results.
4. Early Cavity Detection
Laser dentists, like Dr. Helen Ragsdale, who use DIAGNOdent® laser cavity detection can spot tooth decay in the earliest stages—before any dentist could with probing. As soon as tooth decay is detected, the laser dentist can prevent it from progressing with minimally invasive techniques.
5. Fights Infection
As your laser dentist removes parts of the teeth and gums that have been infected by disease, the laser actually sterilizes while it works. Residual bacteria that are often left behind by a cavity or gum disease will immediately be eliminated during treatment. This lowers the patient’s risk of post-operative complications due to infection.
Find a Laser Dentist Near You
The key to choosing a laser dentist is to find one with plenty of skill and training. This ensures you experience all of the benefits we mentioned above.
If you live in the Austin, TX area, our Austin laser dentist is everything you’ve been looking for! Dr. Ragsdale was one of the first dentists in the area to offer laser dentistry. As a result, she is the dentist other dentists come to for training and experience in laser dental techniques.
Dr. Ragsdale has received advanced training through the World Clinical Laser Institute and the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental studies. Thanks to this experience, she provides patients with extremely precise, comfortable laser treatment for a variety of oral health care needs.
To schedule an appointment with our friendly dental team, call (512) 346-4690 today.
