5 benefits of laser dentistry

Have you heard of laser dentistry and how it contributes to excellent dental care in Surrey?

Not everyone knows that lasers are a very useful auxiliary tool used for a variety of dental procedures. They come with their own benefits too, which we go into more detail about, below. First, a little history.

Laser dentistry has been around for a few decades, having become popular in the 90s. There are two areas of focus for this type of dental care. One is on hard tissues like teeth and bone; the other on soft tissues like the gums, the tongue, and lips. Here, at Riverside Heights Dental Centre in Surrey, laser dentistry is used for soft tissue procedures like gum reshaping and frenectomies (fixing tongue-ties).

Laser dentistry: 5 unique benefits

1. Minimal to no post-op pain. Lasers seal blood vessels and nerve endings, which contributes to pain-free recoveries.
2. Faster healing. Lasers do less damage to surrounding tissues than traditional instruments.
3. Tissue regeneration is possible.
4. Kills bacteria. Lasers sterilise, reducing the chance of infections.
5. There is no need for stitches or anaesthesia in some procedures

The benefits of using lasers result in better outcomes for several soft tissue treatments. Procedures like shaping the gum line around a tooth in preparation for fitting a crown, fixing a ‘gummy’ smile, and helping dentures fit more comfortably are all enhanced by a laser’s fine accuracy.

In Surrey, laser dentistry makes soft tissue procedures less invasive and more comfortable for our patients.

Have questions about laser dentistry? We’d love to answer them! Contact Riverside Heights today to know more about soft-tissue laser applications and to book an appointment. 604-584-2535