Laser Dentistry

The latest revolution in dentistry is the dental laser. We utilize the advanced technology of dental lasers to perform leading-edge dentistry for our patients.

 

Dental lasers allow us to perform special dental functions without changing or damaging the surrounding tissues of your mouth. By delivering energy in the form of a concentrated light beam, the dental laser is able to easily and smoothly perform specific functions in the tight crevices of your mouth.

 

Lasers are very specific in regard to the wavelength produced. This means that there must be a different laser for each type of procedure that you want to complete. There is little or no sound associated with laser treatment, a pleasant treat for the dental patient who has experienced the whine of the dental drill.

 

Lasers can be used in a variety of dental procedures including

 

Diagnosis

A Special Laser is used first to detect whether there is any decay in your your teeth (except if it already so big that you can see it!). This is done with a diagnodent laser.

 

 

 

Fillings

With laser dentistry we can detect decay in your teeth and treat it painlessly, way before it destroys most of your tooth and before any dentist can even see it with their naked eye. This helps prevent further pain, damage to your teeth and really saves you money and repeated dental treatments.

 

The Erbium YAG laser can then be used to remove decay, painlessly, before restoring your tooth to its healthy state with a tooth coloured filling. There is no vibration, or numbness and you’ll be comfortable for the entire treatment.

 

 

 

Frenectomies & tongue ties

Many people have lips and tongues that are held too tight by the frenum (that ligament that attaches your lips and your tongue to your gum and jaw bone). This can cause gum recession in between the teeth (mainly the front upper and front lower teeth).  It can impede speech (especially in children) and sometimes it keeps teeth separated, also common in children. Many babies can find it difficult to suckle if they have a tied tongue. Mothers, midwives and doctors see this often.

 

The conventional surgery to release frenums is quite traumatic, painful and can take a long time to heal. With lasers we can precisely and painlessly remove the tissue making it more comfortable for you. There is no bleeding afterwards, no sutures and hardly any discomfort. Children go to school the day after and adults can go back to work the same day.  Eating is normal and a baby will suckle immediately after the procedure! It is a truly amazing way to have surgery.

 

 

If you would like more information on laser dentistry in sydney, laser dentist in Sydney then please contact Smile Concepts directly by clicking here or ringing 02 9267 7777