How laser dentistry from your dentist in Buckingham, PA, can help you and your smile
Lasers have become an important tool in medicine, and now they are in common use in dentistry as well. Lasers offer many great benefits when compared to conventional dental handpieces and surgical tools.
Dr. Laurie Anne Stanell at Buckingham Dentistry, in Buckingham, PA, offers comprehensive dental care, including laser dentistry to help you and your smile.
Lasers combine both heat and light to provide effective illumination and cutting ability. They are commonly used to both diagnose and treat a variety of hard and soft tissue dental conditions, including:
- Diagnosing decay within tooth surfaces
- Removing decay from tooth surfaces
- Preparing teeth to receive dental restorations
- Illuminating areas of soft tissue to look for abnormal tissue
- Periodontal surgical therapy
- Cleaning out deep periodontal pockets
- Recontouring excess gum tissue
These are just a few of the outstanding benefits dental lasers provide:
- Increased comfort, and in some cases, you might not need an anesthetic
- Faster treatment, with treatment completion much faster than conventional tools
- Minimal to no bleeding during and after your treatment
- Decreased chance of infection
- Minimal downtime and a shorter healing time
- Exact cutting ability, which provides a cosmetically beautiful outcome
- Conservative treatment, because less tissue is removed
The heat and light from a laser can also kill harmful bacteria, which is one of the reasons lasers are popular for periodontal therapy.
Dental lasers are also an excellent method to provide care for people with dental anxiety. They are very quiet when compared to traditional handpieces. Less noise during treatment means a more comfortable, relaxing visit. The precise cutting ability of lasers means easier, quicker, and better dental care overall.
To learn more about the benefits of laser dentistry and how it can help you and your smile, call Dr. Laurie Anne Stanell at Buckingham Dentistry, in Buckingham, PA. You can reach her by calling (215) 794-3898, so call now!