Using laser technology, Dr. Nechama Brand provides patients with state-of-the-art dental care. Our Chicago, IL, dental practice is proud to use modern dental lasers. Dental lasers allow us to perform soft tissue procedures that traditionally require surgery.
Lasers isolate the precise treatment area and reduce the need for anesthesia, and reduce bleeding and swelling. This incredible advancement helps many patients receive the dental procedure they need without pain. Learn more about how this general dental treatment at Premier Dentistry can benefit you.
Benefits of Laser Dentistry
Dental treatments are completely different when using dental lasers, and the benefits are incredible. We can complete your procedure without the use anesthetic. Our lasers are so gentle that they can address both soft and hard tissue concerns.
When treating hard tissue, no drilling is necessary. Additionally, we will not need to cut when treating soft tissue, so you will not require stitches. All those benefits result in faster and much quieter treatment. People who suffer from dental anxiety are much happier with dental lasers as well.
Our dentists can complete more procedures in a shorter amount of time. Unlike traditional surgery methods, dental lasers are able to target specific areas of the mouth. Your dentist can focus on even the smallest area with accuracy and precision without using drills or sutures. Your dentist will not damage healthy tissue in any way.
Also, since the laser will cauterize the tissue with heat, there is little bleeding involved. This minimizes the chances of bacteria entering the wound and infections from developing. Generally speaking, everything will simply heal much faster because lasers promote a faster healing time. Following your laser dental treatment, you will be able to resume life on the same day.
Laser Dentistry Procedures
Laser dentistry is a very useful dental tool. Laser technology helps Dr. Brand complete cosmetic smile makeovers for a natural-looking result. It is very helpful tool to effectively treat gum disease. Dental lasers can also treat abscesses, remove tissue for slowly erupting teeth, heal cold sores,
Gummy Smile Treatment
Dental lasers are an effective and efficient solution for patients who have a “gummy smile”. A patient with a gummy smile has an excessive amount of gum tissue showing above the top teeth when smiling. For many, this leads to self-consciousness about one’s appearance.
Dr. Brand can use a dental laser to target and remove this excess gum tissue. Laser dentistry allows her to precisely reshape the gum line to reveal more of the teeth. This helps patients achieve a more balanced, aesthetically pleasing smile. This procedure is known as laser gum contouring or gingivectomy.
The treatment process is typically quick, often completed in one visit, and is performed under local anesthesia to ensure patient comfort during the procedure. Post-treatment discomfort is minimal and can usually be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers. Dental laser treatment for gummy smiles not only improves the appearance of one’s smile but also can enhance oral health by making it easier to clean the teeth and gums effectively.
Patients who have a gummy smile benefit greatly from removing excess gum tissue to expose more of their tooth structure.
Removal of Diseased Gum Tissue
Laser dentistry is an effective tool to remove diseased gum tissue that is affected by periodontal disease. This advanced dental technique uses a concentrated light beam to target and eliminate infected areas. Dental lasers also minimize the damage to the surrounding healthy tissues.
The application of laser dentistry in periodontal therapy is more comfortable, offers faster healing time, and a decreased risk of infection. By using lasers, dentists can perform minimally invasive procedures that are less traumatic. Traditional methods involve physically cutting away the diseased tissue and suturing back up the gums, which involves blood loss and more healing time.
The gum tissue cannot grow back after a laser deep cleaning surgery. However, gum grafting is possible for patients who have extensive damage from gum disease. On average, the healing time for laser gum surgery is anywhere from 2-4 weeks. If you would like more information on how we diagnose and treat gum disease, please visit Periodontal disease treatment.
Scaling and Root Planing
Thanks to dental laser technology, Dr. Brand can perform scaling and root planing more efficiently. Traditional scaling and root planing involve the meticulous removal of plaque and tartar from the tooth surfaces and root under the gum line using manual dental instruments. However, the integration of lasers in this procedure has brought about major improvements.
Dr. Brand will use a highly focused laser beam to remove plaque and tartar from the teeth without causing harm to the gums. The dental laser will also precisely target and remove infected tissue and bacteria from periodontal pockets.
Scaling and root planing with lasers ensure that we remove infection beneath the tooth root. This can save severely diseased teeth and gums.
Schedule a Dental Exam Today
See how you can benefit from comfortable laser dentistry treatment by contacting us today. Call our Chicago, IL, dental office at 312-586-8596. You may also request an appointment with Dr. Brand on our website. Feel free to ask any questions about dental laser treatment at your next consultation, we will be happy to help!