Lasers in dentistry can be used for surgical procedures as it melts away tissue it comes in contact with. In many cases, the use of the laser instead of the drill or knife greatly reduces pain during the procedure.
At Acharya Dental, we use dental lasers for the following applications: 1) Implant surgeries 2) Removal of tooth decay 3) Gum lightening 4) Biopsies 5) Disinfection during root canal therapy 6) Speed up healing of mouth ulcers. As patients typically feel less pain with Lasers when compared to the drill, little or no anesthesia is needed when a laser is used. If you hate the sound of the dental drill, you will be amazed at the benefits of laser dentistry.
