Common dental treatments such as teeth cleaning, filling, and tooth extraction may have been experienced by many people. But what is dental laser? When will it be needed?
The use of lasers in dentistry actually has a long history. Dentists have used lasers in dental treatment since 1994. Lasers are extremely focused light beams that are germicidal, thereby reducing the chance of inflammation and infection. It can help treat mouth ulcers and cold sores, and eliminate oral lesions such as pigmentation, vitiligo, lichen planus, etc.
Laser has also become one of the tools to assist in the treatment of gum infection or periodontal disease, but periodontal patients should keep in mind that regardless of their condition, they must take proper care of their mouths and maintain oral hygiene, as well as receiving periodontal treatment recommended by their doctors. Non-surgical periodontal treatment and periodontal surgery, etc., can achieve ideal therapeutic effect.
Lasers can also act as cutting tools to remove tissue or reshape gums. Common applications include removal of gum hyperplasia, crown lengthening, gum line modification, biopsy of wisdom and other impacted teeth, and removal of oral polyps. By using the laser, patients experience less bleeding during and after surgery, and less overall swelling. Laser treatment causes minimal trauma to the gums, teeth, and the surrounding area. This means that the healing time can be greatly reduced compared to traditional surgery.
