Like most things, dentistry has advanced by leaps and bounds over the years and it has now advanced to the point where different dental treatments can now be undertaken using lasers. There are a number of different lasers, each designed to treat a host of conditions. Dentists find laser treatments are ideal for tooth cleaning, root scaling, soft tissue issues and periodontal treatments amongst others. Each type of laser has been designed to perform a specific task but they all have the same benefits. The benefits of laser dentistry in San Jose have helped many patients who need minimally invasive dental work done with fewer side effects such as pain and swelling, this is due to the fact that there is less trauma to the teeth and surrounding gum tissue.
The traditional way that dentists went about cleaning teeth was to use various picks and other sharp tools to eliminate the buildup of tartar that eventually accumulates on teeth. Some patients find this to be quite painful; this is especially true for those patients who have a heavy buildup of tartar in between the teeth and gums. These sharp tools will often result in bleeding and gums which are swollen and painful after the procedure has been completed. Dental laser treatment avoids the pain and swelling, there are even lasers that whiten the teeth at the same time as they clean them.
Many people have periodontal disease or the dentist notices the preliminary signs pointing to the future development of this disorder. Those who suffer gingivitis can have the condition reversed safely with the aid of lasers. Root scaling and periodontal treatment in the past was only possible with the use of sharp tools, the same tools that are used for cleaning. When dealing with periodontal conditions the roots must be scaled back and as a result there can be significant bleeding. When lasers are used for periodontal treatment there is minimal bleeding, if any at all and the time to recover from the procedure is very short compared to the traditional way of doing it. When lasers are used to treat periodontal disease or gingivitis infection removal is precise which means shorter healing times.
Lasers are being employed to prepare a tooth which is decayed and needs to be cleaned and filled. The traditional drill and picks are eliminated so there is little discomfort and the results are better as the lasers precision is better than the human eye. Using a laser rids the tooth of decay better and there is little trauma to the tissue surrounding the area.
Laser dentistry in San Jose is but one of the modern approaches to dentistry that is practiced at California Shine Dental. For dental treatment which is less invasive and less painful you are welcome to call for an appointment.
