{"id":205214,"date":"2019-01-25T20:19:11","date_gmt":"2019-01-25T20:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dental.dev\/dallascosmetic\/2019\/01\/25\/ditching-drills-laser-dentistry\/"},"modified":"2022-09-29T18:07:39","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T18:07:39","slug":"ditching-drills-laser-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dallascosmeticdental.com\/ditching-drills-laser-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Ditching the Drill for Laser Dentistry"},"content":{"rendered":"

What would you say if I told you that there is an alternative to the dreaded dental drill? I knew that would get your attention! Just think: no more high-pitched, shrill noises, and no more painful grinding of your teeth. Wouldn\u2019t that be wonderful?\u00a0The great news is that there is an alternative. Laser dentistry.<\/a> You may have heard of lasers being used for teeth whitening, but they can be used for a wide range of dental procedures.<\/p>\n

Laser dentistry outside of teeth whitening is not something every dentist offers. Very few dentists in the U.S. use them, but here at Dallas Cosmetic Dental, we pride ourselves in bringing our patients the best in modern technology that increases your well-being.<\/p>\n

There are many benefits of using laser dentistry over traditional techniques. Let\u2019s look at how laser dentistry could benefit you and your family.<\/p>\n

What is laser dentistry?<\/h2>\n

Lasers are used for a variety of applications in our lives. From checking out at the store or correcting our vision to reading DVDs and 3D printing, lasers are used to better our lives. And the same can be said of the lasers used in dentistry. While lasers have been used for many years in surgery to cut and cauterize, their use in dentistry is increasing in popularity.<\/a><\/p>\n

A laser, in simple terms, is an extremely focused beam of light confined to a very tight range of wavelengths. Because of the nature of that narrow focal point, laser dentistry is a highly specific and effective way of treating tissues in the oral cavity without damaging the surrounding areas. Recovery time is shortened as is the amount of pain that patients experience after a procedure. What\u2019s not to love about this technology?<\/p>\n

What types of lasers are used in dentistry?<\/h2>\n

There are two different types of laser used in dentistry: Hard tissue and soft tissue lasers.<\/p>\n

Hard tissue lasers<\/h3>\n

Hard tissue lasers produce energy over a specific wavelength that your teeth and bones absorb very readily. These lasers are ideal for cutting into the hard structures such as teeth and bones when high levels of precision are needed.<\/p>\n

Hard tissue lasers can be used for:<\/p>\n