Posts Tagged ‘Laser dentistry’

Lasers in your mouth in Central Leeds

Monday, August 20th, 2012

If there has been one turning point in the history of dentistry that can be seen as taking the industry into the 21st century, it has been the introduction of lasers to the dental surgery.

They have absolutely revolutionised how treatments are done and made, what at one time were complex procedures, very easy to carry out- this being backed up by the use of digital imaging and computers. Lasers have rather eliminated the need for scalpels and drills, which is not such a bad thing because the reasons treatments took so long before was because the use of these instruments made for long healing times. The laser does the job of both these two without the damage and trauma to the mouth.

The perfect example is the placement of dental implants, a procedure that could take over 6 months to heal and recover from- they can be fitted in a day with the minimum of fuss! Lasers are also being used for such things like fillings and root canals, again, because they are quick and painless. You can contour gums with lasers and also carry out whitening treatments. What is even more amazing; they are being used today in surgeries in central Leeds- now that is amazing!!

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The Use of Lasers in Dentistry in Leeds

Tuesday, June 19th, 2012

Dentistry certainly wasn’t slow at embracing technology and boy, what a difference it has made to the average treatment and the darling that’s making noises right now is the laser. Probably the main causes of dental phobia in the people of Leeds are the words scalpel and drill, but they are rapidly becoming refined to history, as the laser is taking over for good and they are being adapted to do all manner of work. Their initial use was for the placement of implants into the jaw structure in the mouth; they are so precise and so clean and so fast, an implant can be fitted inside a day now and the recovery is so quick because the laser does minimal damage, unlike the scalpel, so the mouth heals faster. This is also what makes it perfect for gum contouring; this can be done in 30 minutes for ‘gummy’ teeth and they heal in just a few days. Lasers are also uses for tooth decay: a drill is precise but it can often do damage where it enters the tooth’s surface, there is none of this with the laser- again clean and precise and virtually painless, which rather negates the third element of dental phobia the injection- the laser is pain-free. Finally, lasers are also being use in bleaching treatments that have already been made famous on television. Yes good people, the laser has arrived in style.

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Your Mouth and the Laser in Leeds

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

There is no doubt that the world has been made all the more better by the invention of the laser. It can be found in all walks of life, from the manufacturing industry, through to hospitals and into dental surgeries. But as in hospitals, there is no questioned that the laser has revolutionised some dental procedures and making most of them relatively painless. The most common form of laser treatment is laser whitening of the teeth that has been made so popular by TV, people are clamouring to get it done. Yet it really comes into its own when carrying out the procedures that everyone dreads, fillings and root canals. These were normally carried out by a drill, which caused a lot of vibration and often pain, but the laser just burns out any problems quickly and painlessly. It has also been adapted for the placing of dental implants; the laser does so little damage to the tissue around the jaw, whilst sealing the flesh as it goes, it means that the healing processes post-op have been vastly improved. This is also the reason why it is a very popular choice over the scalpel when contouring gums, again the gums heal much quicker and cleanly. Most dentist surgeries have lasers in Leeds these days so you should ask about the possibilities of being treated in this way- it is definitely the future of dentistry right now.

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Lasers are Changing how the World of Dentistry Works…in Leeds

Sunday, April 22nd, 2012

Laser technology is becoming increasingly widespread and lasers are now used in several different industries and have made a massive impact on the way we do things in modern society. Lasers have revolutionised dentistry and laser technology is becoming an increasingly important entity in dental practices across the world.

What are lasers used for in dentistry?

Lasers are becoming increasingly commonplace for dentists in Leeds and they have a range of different uses. Laser technology is used for gum contouring, a procedure which involves removing very tiny pieces of the gum tissue to create a more attractive smile for patients who have a gummy smile, which occurs when there is a large amount of gum tissue covering the teeth. Lasers are also used to remove decayed tissue, kill bacteria, whiten teeth, treat gum disease and remove lesions. Laser technology can also be used to take biopsy samples for analysis.

What are the advantages of laser treatment?

Laser technology has many benefits, for both patients and dentists, which include:

  • Faster healing times.
  • Reduced risk of infection.
  • Painless treatment.
  • Greater comfort for patients, especially those with dental phobia.
  • Reduced bleeding.
  • Increased accuracy.

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