Laser Dentistry in Mississauga
At Bristol Dental Clinic, we offer advanced laser dentistry in Mississauga, providing a precise and minimally invasive option for many dental treatments. Laser dentistry is a safe, effective way to perform procedures with incredible accuracy.
Instead of utilizing a dental drill, dentists use lasers for precision results. Compared to traditional dentistry, treatments can be more comfortable and reduce post-procedural symptoms such as swelling and bleeding.
Whether it’s gum contouring, cavity treatment, or teeth whitening, laser dentistry offers patients a more comfortable experience with faster healing and less anxiety. Choosing Bristol Dental Clinic for laser dental care ensures you benefit from advanced techniques delivered by a highly skilled team dedicated to making your dental experience as smooth and effective as possible.
What is Laser Dentistry?
As the name suggests, laser dentistry uses lasers to treat various dental conditions. Dentists incorporated laser dentistry into their clinical practice in 1989 for treatments involving tooth issues. It provided a more comfortable treatment for soft or hard tissue issues than non-laser tools or drills.
Dentists use lasers to:
- Treat Gingivitis
- Reshape your gums for a better-looking smile
- Tackle infections from root canals
- Relieve pain from canker and cold sores
- Expose wisdom teeth that have not broken through the gums
Low-level laser therapy with a cold laser decreases inflammation, decreases chronic pain, increases wound recovery, boosts recovery from dental implants, and decreases discomfort from TMJ disorders.
Laser Dentistry Procedures We Provide
Bristol Dental Clinic uses the latest advancements in laser dentistry to enhance the precision and effectiveness of various dental procedures. Laser dentistry offers a less invasive, more comfortable option for both soft and hard tissue treatments, ensuring minimal discomfort and quicker recovery times for our patients.
Below are some key laser dentistry procedures in Mississauga we provide to help improve your dental health and smile.
Soft Tissue Procedures
Dentists commonly incorporate laser technology for soft tissue surgeries like gum contouring (gingivectomy), treating gum disease (periodontal therapy), and crown lengthening. Lasers are helpful as they precisely target and remove diseased or excess tissue, minimizing discomfort and bleeding.
Soft tissue procedures involve tongue frenulum attachment (fixing an abnormally shaped tongue) and gum reshaping.
Hard Tissue Procedures
Lasers are also helpful for procedures involving hard tissue (teeth). They assist dentists with cavity detection, fillings and preparing teeth for dental restoration procedures such as veneers and crowns.
Laser technology permits precise shaping and cutting of tooth structures, making them a valuable tool. Hard tissue procedures help with cavity detection, bone regeneration, sensitivity treatments, and filling cavities.
Biopsy and Lesion Removal
Lasers effectively treat oral sores. Dentists incorporate lasers when removing mouth lesions (canker/cold sores) and conducting biopsies. The laser’s precision targets the affected area, decreasing damage to surrounding tissues, reducing the risk of infection, decreasing scarring, and promoting faster healing.
Dental laser treatments can also remove tumours in the palate, gums, lips, and cheeks. Their cutting-edge approach uses targeted and precise methods to eliminate abnormal cell growth in the oral cavity, improving patient outcomes.
Teeth Whitening
Dentists frequently use laser technology and bleaching agents to accelerate tooth whitening. Lasers activate the whitening agents, thereby increasing their effectiveness. Laser teeth whitening creates a whiter smile in less time than traditional methods.
Pain Therapy
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT or photobiomodulation) effectively decreases inflammation and pain in temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ). Dentists also use it to reduce oral discomfort after dental procedures.
Benefits of Laser Dental Treatment
Laser dentistry improves traditional methods by quickening healing and reducing discomfort through advanced technology. This technology benefits patients in the following ways:
Precision
Dental laser treatments offer precise targeting of specific tissues without affecting surrounding areas. Procedures involving soft tissue dental lasers often don’t require stitches, making treatments faster and more efficient. In addition, lasers can perform the same tasks as dental drills in a fraction of the time and with minimal impact on teeth and surrounding tissues.
Reduced Discomfort
Laser dentistry in Mississauga offers numerous benefits, including enhanced comfort and reduced invasiveness compared to traditional methods. Additionally, painless laser dentistry procedures can be performed without anesthesia, which contributes to a more relaxed patient experience.
Less Anxiety
Some patients experience anxiety hearing the whining noise of a dental drill. The screech of a drill is so high that it can immediately jar nerves—comparatively, dental lasers are gentle and quiet, reducing anxiety.
Reduced Bleeding
Dental laser treatments decrease bleeding during soft tissue procedures and promote clotting. A high-energy light beam assists in cauterizing exposed blood vessels, reducing bleeding. Furthermore, the high-energy beams sterilize the area the dentist is working on, decreasing the risk of infection.
Promotes Healing
An important benefit of laser dentistry is its ability to accelerate healing. Through the use of concentrated light beams, lasers minimize tissue damage during procedures, leading to quicker recovery times and reduced post-operative discomfort. Furthermore, the laser’s capacity to stimulate cellular regeneration facilitates a swifter healing process, offering an excellent option for patients seeking to resume their normal activities sooner.
Schedule Your Laser Dentistry Consultation
Recognizing the varying availability of advanced laser technology in dental clinics, it’s important to consider that not all clinics offer this option. At Bristol Dental, we take great pride in our status as a trusted laser dental clinic. Our team consists of certified experts who have undergone specialized training to guarantee the safe and effective use of lasers in dental care.
To book your next appointment or to discuss your options, contact us at 866-673-2109 (new clients) or 905-712-3409 (existing clients), email us at info@bristoldental.ca or book your appointment online.
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