Laser Dentistry – Kaufman, TX

Patients who are afraid of needles and drilling might like to know that an alternative is available with us—laser dentistry. As one of the very latest developments in the field, laser dentistry uses concentrated light beams to deal with things like decay, diseased gum tissue, and so on. The energy is adjusted to a particular wavelength so that only the target absorbs it. Everything else around it is unaffected by the laser. As a result, dental lasers have proven to be perfectly safe for adults and children alike.

In addition, there’s usually no need for anesthetic, and there is no heat or vibration that you would experience with a drill, making it a much more comfortable procedure. It also means that surgical procedures don’t require suturing, and your mouth tissue will, therefore, heal much faster. Lasers can also be used to diagnose cavities and find decay that might otherwise be missed. By discovering the decay early enough, it can be easily treated, and you may not need to have a filling.

There are so many different areas of dental care that can be improved using laser technology, including:

• Whitening teeth.
• Hardening bonding materials.
• Pediatric procedures.
• Canker sore treatment.
• Cavity diagnosis and removal.
• Frenectomy (tongue-tie release) without anesthesia or sutures.
• Gum care.
• Root canals and apicoectomies.
• Crown lengthening, gingivectomy and other gum corrections.

If you’re interested in learning more about how we utilize lasers in our dental office, feel free to contact our Kaufman dental office.