Laser Dentistry utilizes a light energy beam produced by stimulated emission of photons. Lasers have been in the medical ﬁeld for more than 50 years and is the only treatment available that has no documented side eﬀects. Depending on the type on laser and settings we can do diﬀerent treatments. in dentistry is an advancement that allows us to utilize tissue healing and the incorporation of Laser Technology in dentistry.
Lasers allow us to provide ﬁllings without the need of an anesthetic or even a drill. We are able to use lasers to disinfect root canals more eﬃciently, we can control bleeding, reduce inﬂammation, reduce healing time is surgery, we can treat periodontal disease, remove tissue growths, improve salivation, improve TMJ discomfort, remove hair, regrow hair, it has aesthetic applications and hundreds of more applications.
Lasers in dentistry are very underused and misunderstood. We are trying to introduce this technology to our patients and educate them on the beneﬁts. Laser does not mean high costs, it means more options and better experience.