Laser Dentistry – Glastonbury, CT
Experience More Efficient, More Comfortable Dental Care
Many tools that are commonly used in dentistry have been around for generations. Things like drills, scalpels, and sutures have helped countless patients to achieve improved oral health. However, dentistry is constantly evolving, and many dentists are using traditional tools less often as they transition to more advanced instruments. For example, we have integrated laser dentistry in Glastonbury, CT into our dental office. On this page, you will learn more about how lasers can enhance your dental care experience.
Why Choose Heim & Carroll DMD, LLC for Laser Dentistry?
- Comfortable Crown Removal
- Lasers allow for Drill-less Procedures
- Faster Recovery Times after Treatment
What is Laser Dentistry?
A laser is a highly focused beam of light. Depending on the intensity of the light, it can accomplish numerous purposes. For example, it can be used to create incisions in soft tissue, kill bacteria, and even improve the appearance of a patient’s smile.
Laser Dentistry Procedures
Here are a few examples of procedures that we can perform with our Biolase laser:
- Drill-less Procedures: Most dentists in Glastonbury use a drill to remove decayed tissue from inside a tooth in order to prepare it for a filling. A laser can do the job instead.
- Biopsy: A biopsy is a small tissue sample that is taken from the body for diagnostic purposes. Our laser can do this as efficiently and painlessly as possible.
- Crown Removal: Traditional methods of crown removal can take about 30 minutes, but with the Biolase laser, the process only takes about five minutes. In many cases, it is even possible to save the crown for re-use.
Benefits of Laser Dentistry
When you visit us for laser dentistry, you can expect to experience numerous benefits:
- Comfortable treatment. In many cases, the laser eliminates the need for local anesthesia.
- A faster recovery. Because the laser cauterizes soft tissue as it moves, it keeps bleeding to a minimum and facilitates a shorter recovery period.
- Reduced treatment times. The laser’s precise, efficient operations can drastically reduce the amount of time you have to spend in the dental chair. Plus, because anesthesia usually isn’t necessary, you won’t have to sit around and wait for a numbing agent to take effect.
- Fewer intimidating sounds. Many patients remark on how much they dislike the sound of dental drills. Our laser’s quiet operation makes for a more relaxing treatment experience.
Would you like to learn more about laser dentistry and how it may be able to take your oral healthcare experience to the next level? Contact our friendly team today.
