Dentists everywhere constantly strive to make each patient’s treatment the most comfortable yet, while providing the same effective results. There are certain tools that have enabled us to do so in increasingly rewarding ways. One goes to the very foundation of the problem so many patients have with dentistry (the dental drill), and provides treatment without the negative aspects of drilling. That tool is the dental laser. Our Hinsdale dentist offers a wide range of treatments with laser assistance. Read on to learn what your next laser dental appointment could be like.

Benefits of Laser Dental Treatment with our Hinsdale Dentist

• Heat-free & pain-free. Dental lasers cut tissue differently from dental drills. By altering soft and hard tissues without applying friction to the area, lasers refrain from creating heat, which is a huge factor in pain during dental treatment. Laser treatment may not even require shots of anesthesia.
• Speedier recovery time. Laser treatment has minimal collateral damage, and also cauterizes areas as it cuts. During treatment, the laser eliminates bacteria to prevent infection. These factors combine to make recovery time after laser dental work as quick as possible.
• Soothing in appearance and sound. Dental lasers share none of the whine of the drill. Rather, they make a gentle clicking sound as they work. You will be able to approach laser treatment without any drill-related hangups, and the work will feel comfortable.
• Precise. Lasers can be set to affect specific types of tissue, meaning they won’t cut anything our Hinsdale dentist doesn’t want to affect.

Our Hinsdale Dentist’s Applications of Dental Lasers

Hinsdale Dentistry is pleased to offer several types of laser treatment.

1. Teeth Whitening – A whitening laser allows for more intense, speedier whitening results. By using a laser to activate the whitening gel, we are able to use a stronger hydrogen peroxide gel and quicken your treatment.
2. Cavity Detection – The Diagnodent classic causes tooth structures to fluoresce so that we may detect even hidden cavities at their earliest stages, without an x-ray or physical exploration of the tooth.
3. Tooth Alteration – Whenever tooth reduction is necessary, the Waterlase is available to cut tooth without causing discomfort.

Contact our office to discuss dental lasers and their roles in your next appointment.