Dental laser cleaning is a relatively new and innovative procedure that has been gaining popularity in recent years. It is a less painful and more efficient option than traditional dental treatment procedures, and the effects of the procedure are long lasting compared to other methods such as whitening toothpaste and whitening strips. Generally, patients who undergo laser dental surgery experience less pain and also require less time to recover compared to those treated with traditional methods. Laser dentistry involves the use of lasers for a wide range of dental procedures, including root canals, deep cleaning, and the removal of soft tissue painlessly and without sutures. The laser can penetrate through soft and hard tissues, allowing the dentist to clean below the gum line without having to remove the gum tissues to expose the roots of the teeth.
Routine cleaning with laser treatment, which also includes an examination and x-rays, will last 1 hour while deep cleaning will require 1 to 2 office appointments. A person will experience fewer complications after undergoing laser dentistry compared to any non-laser dental surgery. The use of laser dentistry to treat a variety of dental problems has been commercially available since 1989. No anesthetic injections or dental drills with a turbine are required when using hard tissue dental lasers. A dental crown lengthening procedure can be performed to lengthen the dental crowns in which excess gingival and bone tissue is remodeled to expose the natural tooth. If you have undergone routine cleaning, you should not expect any pain during or after laser treatment. Cleaning below the gum line is particularly important, as deep cleaning is generally done as a treatment for gum disease.
If lasers are used in some frequently performed dental procedures, complications can arise and a person may experience unnecessary dental problems. Therefore, it is important to consult with your dentist before undergoing any type of laser dentistry procedure.
