Lasers have a lot of applications in medicine, and they’re useful in dentistry, too. In this post, the team at Compassionate Endodontists New York/NYC reviews six important ways laser endodontics can improve your dental care experience and your outcome, too.
Cutting right to the chase, one of the biggest benefits of laser endodontics treatment is the reduction in discomfort it brings. Unlike drills that destroy a significant amount of healthy tooth material, minimally invasive laser therapy uses highly precise beams of energy for less tissue injury and reduced discomfort during treatment and healing. Less discomfort means a better experience for you, as well as a reduced need for pain medication afterward.
As noted, lasers are extremely precise, allowing our team to target decayed tissue with a high degree of accuracy. This level of precision preserves more healthy tooth material, maintaining tooth strength and integrity while reducing the risk of complications in the future.
Lasers use heat energy, and as they work to remove damaged tissue, they seal tiny blood vessels at the same time. As a result, you can expect less bleeding and less swelling afterward.
Once again, high precision and accuracy save the day by supporting faster treatment times. Less time spent in your dentist’s chair probably sounds pretty appealing, regardless of how pain-free a procedure might be.
Concentrated beams of energy are also able to reach more bacteria inside your teeth, even in curved or complex root canal systems. Better germ-killing action means there’s less chance of reinfection later on, and it also reduces the risk of infection while enhancing sterilization of surrounding tissues.
The minimally-invasive nature of laser endodontic treatment means a faster recovery for you, too. Less bleeding, less tissue damage, and less swelling combine to create a more comfortable recovery, as well. It also means you can get back to your regular routines and eating habits more quickly.
Helping our patients enjoy better oral health is what we’re all about, and laser dentistry is one of the ways we achieve that. To learn more about laser treatments and how they can help treat a myriad of endodontic problems, call the office at 929-229-0255 or book an appointment online at Compassionate Endodontists New York/NYC in New York City today.
