Gum Problems and Laser Treatments in Brooklyn, NY

Laser dentistry is an advanced dental treatment method that uses lasers instead of metal tools to perform a number of dental procedures. Lasers can be used to remove tartar and plaque buildup, kill periodontal bacteria, treat cavities, reshape the gums, and facilitate biopsies. Lasers are also frequently used in cosmetic treatments such as teeth whitening, gum contouring, and more.

What Are the Benefits of Laser Dentistry?

• Laser dentistry offers many benefits for patients, including fewer injections and shorter downtime. Your dentist can treat tooth decay or white spots with lasers without needing to use anesthetic shots and numbing gel.
• Many types of gum surgery can be performed using a soft tissue laser, eliminating the need for scalpels and sutures. For patients with gum disease, this can remove bacteria under the gums without causing trauma to the underlying tissue. The procedure is more comfortable for patients and causes less bleeding than traditional methods.
• Soft tissue procedures like biopsies can be less invasive when a laser is used instead of a traditional scalpel. In the latter, a small blade is inserted into the gum tissue, which cuts away a small piece of tissue for evaluation in a laboratory. But with a laser, the target tissue is easily cut out and the cut area is immediately cauterized, minimizing the recovery time and making the treatment much less painful than traditional biopsy methods.
• Dentists can use lasers to correct cosmetic issues like uneven or stained teeth. In some cases, your dentist may recommend a combination of in-office treatment and take-home trays for the best results.
• Laser dentistry allows dental professionals to perform procedures more effectively with faster healing times and less bleeding and swelling than traditional methods.
• Lasers are more precise and concentrated, which means they can be used to target specific areas of the mouth without affecting the surrounding tissues.

Is Laser Dentistry Safe?

Lasers are very different from X-ray technology, which utilizes radiation. In fact, lasers actually amplify light energy so that patients can get treatments that are much more precise and less invasive than traditional methods of the past. While there are some potential side effects to laser therapy, such as tissue inflammation or discomfort in the gums, those risks are minimal when performed by an experienced dentist like Dr. Iancu.

At her practice, patients can go home the same day with as little pain as possible from their procedure. Laser therapies are also generally faster than traditional processes, meaning you won’t need multiple appointments to complete treatment. All of this makes laser dentistry a safe choice in dental procedures. Call us today to find out more!

To find out more about the dental services offered at our dental practice, call (718)-375-9257 or schedule an online consultation. You can also visit us at 3310 Nostrand Ave Suite L3, Brooklyn, NY, 11229.