Transform Your Dental Experience: The Benefits of Laser Dentistry at Modern Smile Dental
Technologies are changing the way dentists treat many different conditions. Now, with state-of-the-art tools and equipment, dentists like our own Dr. Michelle Janbakhsh can perform treatments faster, more comfortably, and more effectively than ever before. Laser dentistry is one of those technologies available at Modern Smile Dental in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
How do lasers work at the dentist’s office?
Lasers have been used in medicine for several decades. The energy produced by these devices can accomplish many wonderful things, from removing to reshaping or otherwise altering tissues. Dr. Janbakhsh has invested in a soft tissue laser suitable for gum and periodontal therapies and procedures.
Why invest in laser dentistry?
Lasers are considered a gentle or “light-touch” way to perform many procedures at the dentist’s office. In fact, the laser never touches the tissue, contributing to its reputation as a conservative, predictable, and painless alternative to conventional treatments.
How does it compare to other or “conventional” treatments?
Laser-assisted dentistry does not involve scalpels and cutting techniques to open up and access underlying tissues, making it a largely comfortable process with a shorter healing time. Due to how gently yet precisely the laser treats the targeted tissues, the risk of undesirable side effects like bleeding and swelling is minimized. Our patients generally experience a fast and complication-free recovery, too. The cauterizing effect of the laser furthermore encourages healthy healing.
What can I expect during laser treatment?
There are some nuances based on the specific application or way we use the laser. The laser device will be aimed at the treatment area. The energy emitted by the laser is used either to reduce harmful bacteria associated with gum disease or to remove excess gum tissue and reshape an uneven gumline. In general, most patients tolerate lasers well, sometimes without the need for anesthetic and numbing. This makes it an appropriate and welcome option for patients with dental fear due to specific “triggers,” such as needles and scalpels.
Can lasers be used to clean my gums?
Yes! In fact, lasers are a great complement to a “deep cleaning” service we offer called scaling and root planing. The laser can reach deep into the periodontal pockets that form between the teeth and gums due to gum disease. It is a great alternative to antibiotic therapy that also produces significantly improved results compared to scaling and root planing on its own.
Why would I need to have my gums reshaped with lasers?
In some cases, patients may be unhappy with the look of their smiles. They may complain about a “gummy” smile. Here, we can recommend lasers to remove and reshape the gumline. This procedure is also called soft tissue crown lengthening and gets its name from its capacity to expose more of the white part of the tooth (the dental crown). With more of the crown visible, the gummy tissue no longer overwhelms the smile.
Why should I choose Modern Smile Dental?
The applications for lasers at our office in Gaithersburg, MD, do not stop with gum treatments. We may also use the power of laser energy to ease the pain and other symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder (a reference to the jaw joint). Or, we use lasers to perform in-office “power” whitening without the sensitivity commonly associated with chairside teeth whitening at the dentist’s office. To learn more about what lasers and our other modern approaches to dental care can do for you, call us at (301) 850-0376 today.
