The Benefits of Pediatric Laser Dentistry

The Benefits of Pediatric Laser Dentistry

Laser dentistry in Cambridge MA has been used since 1990. Lasers are used in surgical procedures in order to reshape the gum. Today we’re discussing how helpful lasers are in pediatric dentistry.

The laser acts as a cutting tool and provides minimally-invasive treatments to the teeth and gums. In whitening procedures, it acts as a heat source that helps bleach the teeth.

These traditional methods can greatly benefit your children’s experiences at the dentist. Gone are the days of drills and power tools that haunt your child’s dreams when they think about the dentist. Laser dentistry in Cambridge MA usually requires little or no anesthetic is quiet, safe, effective, and reduces complicated traditional surgery recovery time.

Pediatric laser dentistry can address a variety of gum and tooth complications. This includes but is not limited to:

  •  Removing tissues that are overgrown;
  • Treating root canal infections;
  • Reshaping gum tissue;
  • Reducing cold sore and canker sore discomfort;
  • Helps with teeth whitening.

Your child’s dental experience now becomes simplified with the use of laser treatments in Cambridge MA. During each laser procedure, your child will be asked to wear a set of sunglasses to protect his or her eyes from the laser.

Lasers are as safe as other dental instruments if used properly and correctly. Dentists must have received training from the Academy of Laser Dentistry in order to operate lasers.

They can be used in hard tissue procedures and soft-tissue procedures. Hard tissue lasers cut into bone very precisely with a strong wavelength. Soft tissue lasers produce wavelengths that are highly absorbable by water. Therefore, these lasers cover nerve endings while reducing bacteria.

In hard tissue procedures, lasers can detect cavities, kill bacteria in a tooth filling, and reduce tooth sensitivity by sealing tube-shaped structures at the bottom of a tooth.

In soft tissue procedures, laser dentistry in Cambridge MA can lengthen a crown to provide a stronger base for restoring teeth. Additionally, lasers can free tongue movement and reshape the gum for dentures or a better-looking “gummy” smile.
These procedures ensure reduced anxiety and a smooth, medical experience for your child.

The future of lasers is unknown but promising. The laser could potentially completely replace the drill. As the technology of lasers begins to improve and become more prominent, laser dentistry in Cambridge MA becomes even less expensive than any surgical procedure seen before. Pediatric laser dentistry will not traumatize, but rather uplift your child. Call our office today to schedule a consultation to see how we can help.

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