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NO NEEDLE |
NO DRILL |
NO NUMB LIP |
WHAT IS LASER DENTISTRY?
Laser technology is engineered and designed to perform special
functions without changing or damaging the surrounding tissues
or materials of the teeth. Lasers deliver energy in the form
of light. Depending on the intended result, this energy travels
at different wavelengths and is absorbed by the "target".
In dentistry, these targets can be enamel, decay, or gum tissue.
There is little or no sound associated with laser treatment.
Dental lasers have been shown to be safe and effective for
treating both children and adults. Very specific equipment
and training are required to incorporate this technology into
the dental office. The continuing advancement of this technology
is proceeding at a startling rapid pace.
Dr. Lloyd currently uses the Erbium YAG Laser and the Diode
Laser.
 Erbium YAG Laser
The Erbium YAG dental laser
is a pulsed light that provides pinpoint accuracy to
gently remove decay without the need for anesthesia
or the drill in most cases.
The ErYAG dental laser helps sterilize as it works,
and is less traumatic to the tooth than the drill. Bond
strengths of white fillings to the tooth are also improved
by 50% over conventional techniques.
The ErYAG laser technique allows you to leave the office
without a numb mouth and with a tooth-colored filling
that can be chewed on immediately. |
 Soft Tissue Laser
Modern soft-tissue lasers are used to cosmetically contour
gums, lengthen crowns
to provide ample structure for restoration, and treat
pockets of infection during gum
treatment.
Lasers are self-sterilizing, provide the maximum
amount of control, and are virtually painless during
the procedure and post-operatively.
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