5 Popular Benefits of Laser Dentistry

This isn’t your grandparents’ dentistry. 

Thanks to advances in technology, laser dentistry allows our team at American Dental Clinic in San Diego, California, to offer faster, more enhanced treatments than ever before. 

We use concentrated, powerful beams of laser light in place of traditional tools and drills to treat dental conditions and make necessary repairs.

We use lasers to treat soft tissue (such as gums) and hard tissue (such as teeth or jawbone). That includes procedures such as crown lengthening, teeth whitening, soft tissue fold for denture fittings, frenectomies, nerve regeneration, and laser gum therapy to treat gum disease.

Lasers offer many advantages over traditional treatment methods. Here are five popular benefits of laser dentistry at American Dental Clinic.

1. Reduced discomfort

Lasers are much quieter, smoother, and more precise than traditional tools, leading to minimal discomfort during your procedure. There are no noisy, vibrating drills or unnecessary contact with other areas of the mouth. 

Plus, if you’re anxious about going to the dentist in general, laser treatment reduces how much time you spend in the dental chair.

2. Better precision

Lasers are much more precise and accurate than traditional tools, allowing Dr. Emmanuel Aguilar to target small areas without harming healthy tissue. 

For example, lasers can remove decay from a specific spot on your tooth while leaving the enamel surrounding the area intact. That preserves more of the natural tooth, which is better for you over the long term.

3. Faster healing

Because we can target treatment better, your mouth needs less time to heal, allowing you to return to your routine faster. The precision of the laser results in smaller wounds, less bleeding, less tissue damage, and less swelling and inflammation. Your body can heal more quickly.

4. Fewer complications

Lasers bring less chance of infection. The laser heat helps your blood vessels clot, reducing the amount of blood compared to traditional methods. Lasers also sterilize the affected area during the procedure, lowering the risk of bacterial infections that could cause additional problems.

5. Less need for anesthesia

Laser procedures cause minimal pain, reducing the need for anesthesia. That can eliminate several anxiety-inducing elements, including shots and the numbness you often experience for hours after a dental visit.

If you need dental treatment, our team at American Dental Clinic is standing by with the latest in dental technology. Call our office to schedule an appointment, or book your visit online today.