What emerged as a niche technology in the 1990s has become a commonplace practice in oral care. Laser dentistry is a comfortable alternative for various procedures, including teeth whitening, removing inflamed gum tissue, and removing small amounts of tooth decay and enamel. If you’re considering this type of oral care, here’s what you can expect.

Laser Dentistry Benefits

1. Minimal Pain

Most patients are concerned about the amount of pain that comes with oral surgery. However, laser treatments are known for inflicting less pain and discomfort than traditional dentistry because lasers are gentler than dental drills and other tools. In most cases, patients won’t even require anesthesia.

2. Less Invasive

Instead of using drills and scalers, this type of dental procedure makes use of highly concentrated light beams and diode lasers to directly target areas affected by tooth decay, cavities, and gum damage. This allows the healthy tissue and teeth around it to remain intact and retain their composition.

3. Faster Recovery

Instead of stitches, high-energy light beams seal up exposed blood vessels and nerve endings in soft tissue. As a result, you’ll experience less bleeding and decreased swelling from treatment. Faster tissue regeneration and healing are also common with laser dentistry.

4. Addresses Subsequent Issues

Laser treatments are also beneficial because they sterilize areas they come into contact with. This prevents post-surgery infections and bacteria spread. As a result of the beam’s precision, you also won’t need to worry about additional problems arising with surrounding teeth.

Make an appointment with The Montana Center for Laser Dentistry PLLC if you’re ready to try this innovative treatment, in two convenient locations—Whitefish and Kalispell. Founded in 2001 by Dr. Mark Colonna, D.D.S., the team embraces modern dental technology to handle cosmetic, preventive, and reparative treatments. Their office also offers a variety of payment plans convenient for every budget. Get a glimpse of their innovative work online, or make an appointment by calling (406) 862-1010 in Whitefish or (406) 730-1010 in Kalispell.