What Is Laser Dentistry?
Laser dentistry is a minimally invasive dental treatment method that utilizes laser technology to perform several types of dental procedures. In this blog, we’ll discuss some of the benefits of laser dentistry and the types of laser procedures we offer at Royal Dental Care.
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How Laser Dentistry Can Combat Dental Anxiety
Did you know that about one-third of Americans have some degree of dental anxiety? Known as dentophobia, a phobia of the dentist can keep you from receiving the necessary care that your teeth and gums need. While some people are afraid of blood, pain, and even the actual dental professional, many also fear the sights and sounds associated with dental care, as drills and other dental equipment can make people uneasy. However, laser dentistry can change all that.
Laser dentistry offers a variety of advantages to put even the most dentist-averse patients at ease. Below, we review some of the primary benefits of laser dentistry.
Benefits of Laser Dentistry
Dental Lasers Are Extremely Precise
While dentists are highly trained in performing all manner of dental procedures, even the most skilled provider can benefit from the use of lasers. Traditionally, a scalpel is used when you’re undergoing a procedure to treat gum disease or a gummy smile (gingivectomy) or release a tongue tie (frenectomy). However, laser dentistry offers more precision than a scalpel, giving you excellent results—sometimes with less downtime than expected.
Dental Lasers Are Quiet
If you’re someone who dreads the sounds made by equipment used at the dentist’s office, it can prevent you from going in for regular visits. When your dentist utilizes lasers in their practice, it can eliminate the sounds that cause you anxiety, allowing you to relax and making your visit more comfortable.
Dental Lasers Minimize Bleeding
If you’re someone whose dental anxiety is due to a fear of blood, laser dentistry is a perfect solution. The light energy transmitted from the laser helps to coagulate your blood, reducing bleeding during and after the procedure. Not only is there less bleeding, but because the laser effectively seals off the wound, in many cases, there is no need for sutures. Additionally, because of the precise way lasers remove gum tissue, there is less damage to surrounding tissue and, thus, less blood.
Dental Lasers Accelerate Healing
Besides coagulating your blood during a dental procedure, which can speed up healing, the laser used in laser dentistry procedures can encourage healing in another way. The beam emitted from the dental laser sterilizes the surgical area, killing bacteria and reducing your chances of infection.
Laser Dentistry Options at Royal Dental Care
Royal Dental Care uses laser dentistry to provide our patients with the highest quality, lowest anxiety solutions for several conditions, including:
Gum Disease
Periodontal treatments for mild gum disease or more advanced cases of gingivitis can restore gum health and prevent more serious problems like tooth loss.
Shortened Frenulum
The frenulum connects your upper lip to your gums and your tongue to the bottom of your mouth. If the lower frenulum is too short, it can cause speech difficulty, known as a tongue tie. A short upper frenulum can result in gaps in your teeth. A laser frenectomy can quickly and precisely release a tongue tie if you or your child have a shortened frenulum.
Learn More About Laser Dentistry in Schaumburg and Norridge
At Royal Dental Care, our highly trained and experienced dentists want to make sure that every visit with us is as comfortable as possible. That’s why we offer laser dentistry and sedation dentistry—both options can help our patients with dental anxiety feel more at ease when undergoing treatment. We provide a variety of services to ensure that your smile is healthy and beautiful, from family dentistry to cosmetic dentistry. If you want to explore the benefits of laser dentistry at Royal Dental Care, call us today at (773) 232-3929 (Norridge) or (847) 999-7620 (Schaumburg) or complete the online contact form.