May 1st, 2008
Lasers for your teeth
Lasers have been used in the medical and dental field for a long time and they have revolutionized the treatment and care of teeth from top to bottom. First, they promote bone formation with fast healing times due to less problems in terms of infections. They also lessen the occurence of dental phobias for which the most contributory factor is the dental drill with its shrill sound and grinding action that can lead to sensitivity, getting patients to shun treatment due to fear of the said instrument. There is also less need for anesthesias for only the light/laser touches the tissue which also lessens the risk of an infection.