Laser Technology
Medical applications of lasers have become more prevalent in the recent years. Laser dentistry is used to treat a wide array of dental conditions. Commercial laser dentistry has been on the market since late 1989, and the technology has only gotten better since then. A small list of treatments involving laser technology include but are not limited to; cavity detection, crown lengthening, removing tumors, biopsy, teeth whitening, removing soft tissue folds and treating cold sores.
Some benefits of laser dentistry include, decreased suture use, less bleeding, promotion of clotting, lower chance of bacterial infection, faster healing wounds, and potentially less damage to surrounding tissue. Speak with your dentist today to find out if your procedure qualifies for laser treatment.