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Historically, dentists have used picks and X-rays to detect cavities in their earlier stages. While this works fairly well, it is not foolproof.
Fortunately, laser dentistry now offers a better solution. An estimated 90 percent of very early-stage cavities can be detected with lasers, compared to just over half of those cavities being detected by traditional means.
Laser cavity detection relies on the fact that light passes more easily through a healthy tooth structure. A light wand is used to beam laser light onto the chewing surfaces of the teeth, while the cavity detection machine calculates the probability of tooth decay in any given spot.
The dentist will interpret the results and work with you to select the best course of treatment for any troublesome areas. Possible solutions include watchful waiting, topical fluoride, dental sealant, or a traditional filling.
The two main types of procedures used for laser dentistry are hard tissue and soft tissue procedures. Hard tissue refers to the teeth, and soft tissue refers to the gums.
Common hard tissue procedures include:
Cavity detection
Lasers can detect cavities early by finding evidence of tooth decay
Tooth preparations and dental fillings
Local anaesthesia and traditional drills are often not needed with laser treatments. Lasers can kill bacteria in a cavity, which can aid in the long-term health of a tooth.
Treating tooth sensitivity
Teeth that have sensitivity to hot and cold can be treated with dental lasers that seal tubules on the tooth’s root.
Common soft tissue procedures include:
Treating a “gummy smile”
Lasers are used to reshape gum tissue associated with “a gummy smile,” in which the gums’ length covers much of the tooth.
Crown Lengthening
This procedure reshapes both gum tissue and bone for healthier tooth structure, which helps with placing restorations on the teeth.
Treating tongue frenulum attachment
Those with a thick or tight frenulum (the fold of skin under the front part of the tongue that anchors to the mouth floor) may benefit from a laser frenectomy. This treatment helps children whose restricted frenulum causes them to be tongue-tied, have difficulty breastfeeding, or have a speech impediment.
Removing soft tissue folds
Lasers can remove soft tissue folds from ill-fitting dentures without pain or sutures.
Other laser procedures include:
Viewing tissues
Optical coherence tomography allows a doctor to safely see inside a tooth or gum tissue.
Removing benign tumours
Lasers can remove tumours from the palate, gums, and sides of the lips and cheeks through pain- and suture-free methods.
Treating obstructive sleep apnea
Lasers can reshape the throat and relieve associated breathing problems when sleep apnea is caused by tissue overgrowth in the throat.
TMJ (temporomandibular joint) treatment
Lasers can help reduce pain and inflammation in the joint.
Nerve regeneration
Lasers can help regenerate damaged blood vessels, nerves, and scars.
Treating cold sores
Lasers can minimize healing time and reduce pain from cold sores.
Teeth whitening
Lasers speed up the bleaching process during teeth-whitening sessions.
Myth 1
After seeing the use of lasers in sci-fi movies, people fear their use to cure their dental ailments. They feel that laser-based treatment would incur much pain.
Myth 2
Lasers are not safe
Myth 3
Exposure to laser radiations will damage their skin and teeth.
Myth 4
When the lasers got introduced in dentistry, the treatment procedures were slow and required more time than the drill-based conventional dental procedures.
Myth 5
Newer technologies incur more expenses, and hence laser-based treatments are highly expensive and non-affordable.
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