Is Laser Dentistry Painful?

Think about when you are asked to identify your level of pain. We all experience pain differently and have different tolerances for discomfort. For most procedures laser dentistry can indeed be less painful than a traditional procedure. Since 1994 laser dentistry continues to be a viable option in various dental procedures. There are now more than 20 different soft tissue and hard tissue procedures possible with a laser.

The Pain Barometer

Many American experience severe anxiety when being subjected to a dental office and a dental chair. When it comes to a noisy dental drill in your mouth or a sharp scalpel you may already have started climbing up the pain ladder before the procedure has even begun. Sometimes by simply removing these tools from the procedure you may experience less pain simply by changing the perception the procedure.

Several Common Procedures in Laser Dentistry

Laser treatment is both common and successful in the sculpting of your gum line in the effort to treat gum disease. The added benefit of the laser is that it cauterizes the tissue after the act of cutting so it cuts down on the amount of blood loss. The laser can also be used to remove damaging bacteria. If a biopsy is needed a laser can cut the tissue in question so it can be sent to a lab for analysis. When it comes to the hard surface of the teeth the laser can be used to remove cavities without the noise of the high-speed drill. Each procedure just might take less anesthesia which means there is less pain for you to experience. Again, relative and subjective.

A Next Level Benefit of Laser Dentistry

In some procedures, you can go beyond the pain or discomfort of the procedure itself and look at the healing and recovery as well. When sculpting the gum line tissue the healing process is considerably decreased. With laser dentistry, some patients are now able to skip the anesthesia with literally pain free laser treatment. Technology has had a positive impact on so many facets of our lives.

A sophisticated computer controls the laser either vaporizing the soft tissue of your gums or the hard surface of the enamel. All with precision accuracy and amazing speed. No vibrations from a drill or groggy results from anesthesia.

Discuss Laser Dentistry

Have a discussion with your dentist about laser dentistry. The pros and cons will be addressed for your particular situation. A decision can be made together if it is a viable option for you both to pursue. Remember, life is perception. Only your perception matters to you. Make educated decisions.