8 Benefits of Dental Laser Therapy

You know the sound of the dental drill that strikes anxiety in many dental patients? Depending on what treatment you need, you might not have to deal with it next time you go to the dentist.

Laser dentistry has changed the way many practices approach treatment. Dr. Chandan Walia and his Implants & Periodontal Arts - Endo Arts team have made dental laser therapy a specialty of their practice, using concentrated beams of light energy to treat both soft and hard tissues in the mouth with high precision. 

Here are eight  benefits of dental laser therapy that can improve your dental experience.

1. Reduced pain and discomfort

Because lasers are more precise than traditional dental tools, they can target the treatable area with minimal trauma and less effect on the surrounding tissue. 

2. Faster recovery

Because the wound's size is smaller and creates less damage to surrounding tissue, you experience a faster recovery time as your body’s natural healing processes only have to work on a smaller area, which means you can return to normal activities more quickly than with traditional treatment.

3. Greater precision

Because a laser uses focused light energy, we can be very precise in what we target, allowing us to treat diseased areas while preserving healthy tissue. This process is particularly helpful in gum contouring and periodontal therapy, allowing us to preserve more of your natural tooth structure, leading to better long-term outcomes.

4. Less bleeding and swelling

Dental lasers cauterize tissues and clot blood vessels as they work, which minimizes bleeding during the procedure. This step also means less swelling and inflammation, less gauze and pressure post-treatment, leading to a more comfortable experience overall.

5. Less need for anesthesia

Traditional dentistry often relies on numbing shots of anesthesia, which leads to stress because of the shot itself, and often an extended time of numbness after the appointment. Because lasers are so precise and so much less painful, the need for anesthesia is much less.

6. Lower risk of infection

Lasers naturally sterilize the area they’re working on while also killing bacteria and removing infected tissue. This action creates a much more sterile environment, with a low risk of infection afterwards from bacteria left behind.

7. Greater versatility

Lasers can be used in a wide variety of dental treatments, from gum reshaping to treating gum disease to altering abnormal tissue in your mouth and even removing tumors. 

8. Reduced anxiety

All of these benefits lead to reduced anxiety when you visit the dentist. You don’t have to deal with traditional drills and scalpels, and the overall experience is much more relaxed and positive.

You can schedule a consultation with Implants & Periodontal Arts - Endo Arts to discuss laser treatment for your dental needs. Call our Chandler office or use our convenient online scheduler today to book your appointment.