Austin Dental Arts

General and Cosmetic Dentistry

Austin TX

454-2583

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

 

Laser Dentistry

Laser dentistry is one of dentistry's latest advances. The Laser delivers energy in the form of light.  Depending on the intended result, this energy travels at different wavelengths and is absorbed by a "target."  In dentistry, these targets can be enamel, decay, gum tissue, or whitening enhancers.  Each one absorbs a different wavelength of light while reflecting others. Laser dentistry can be used for both tooth and soft tissue related procedures. Often times no local anesthesia is required. For soft tissue (surgical) procedures it eliminates the need for suturing and healing is much faster.

Dr. Shah utilizes the Diagnodent laser which can be used to diagnose cavities. It can find hidden decay in teeth in early stages, and in some cases the decay can be reversed through hygiene and fluoride treatment and may never need filling.

Areas of dental care that benefit from laser technology:

  • Cavity diagnosis
  • Curing, or hardening bonding materials
  • Whitening teeth
  • Periodontal, or gum related care
  • Pediatric procedures.
  • Apthous Ulcer treatment (canker sore)
  • Cold sores (HSV-1) treatment and prevention
  • Frenectomy (tongue-tie release) without anesthesia or sutures
  • Root Canal and Apicoectomies
  • Gum lift
  • Crown lengthening, gingivectomy and other gum corrections

Dental lasers have been shown to be safe and effective for treating both children and adults.