For patients who do not look forward to needles, drilling, or
numbness, Laser Dentistry, may be the right choice. Laser
dentistry is one of dentistry's latest advances. The Laser
delivers energy in the form of light. Depending on the intended
result, this energy travels at different wavelengths and is
absorbed by a "target." In dentistry, these targets can be
enamel, decay, gum tissue, or whitening enhancers. Each one
absorbs a different wavelength of light while reflecting others.
Laser dentistry can be used for both tooth and soft tissue
related procedures. Often times no local anesthesia is required.
Unlike the dental drill with laser dentistry there is no heat or
vibration, making the procedure quite comfortable for most
patients. For soft tissue (surgical) procedures it eliminates
the need for suturing and healing is much faster. Lasers can be
used to diagnose cavities. They can find hidden decay in teeth
in early stages, and in some cases the decay can be reversed
through hygiene and fluoride treatment