Wouldn't all dental patients love to have an easier way to get things done - especially the anxious and fearful individuals who can't stand shots or long procedure times? Now there is a way to get many dental procedures - even more complex ones - done quickly, easily and without the worry and pain people associate with going to the dentist.
Modern Laser Dentistry is Fast, Painless and Effective
This innovation in modern dentistry is called WaterLase - a cutting-edge combination of a YSGG laser and an air and water tool in one instrument, guided accurately and precisely by the dentist. Used on gums, teeth, and even bone, WaterLase eliminates unwanted damage that traditional high-speed dental drills produce, helping to prevent additional problems with the treated tooth in the future.
The energy pulses produced by the dental laser are so quick that nerve endings in the patient's mouth do not have time to send pain signals to the brain. Many patients require less anesthesia or no pain management whatsoever when undergoing WaterLase procedures.
In addition, the air and ultra-fine water spray produced by WaterLase hydrates the tooth and keeps it cool, avoiding heat and vibration damage common to drills. When used to prepare a tooth to receive a filling, WaterLase preserves more of the healthy enamel.
What can WaterLase do?
Back in 1998, the Food and Drug Administration cleared WaterLase for dental work involving the hard tissues in the mouth - in other words, tooth enamel. Since that time, however, WaterLase has been cleared for more dental applications. Current usages are numerous and include:
- treatment of cavities
- preparation of teeth for sealants
- biopsy
- incision of oral abscesses
- root canal preparation
- treatment of canker sores
- bone contouring
- smile reshaping
- gingivectomy (removal of gum tissue)
- tooth whitening
- treatment of periodontitis (advanced gum disease)
- TMJ (temporomandibular joint) problems
In particular, patients like WaterLase for taking care of cavities. Using the WaterLase hand piece, the dentist removes the decayed enamel painlessly and quickly, and then prepares the enamel to receive tooth-colored composite resin. This durable filling material is bonded, smoothed, shaped and then hardened with a special blue light. The result is a filling that is stronger and far more attractive than the old-style amalgam fillings.
Dr. Tiberiu Oancea
Residents of the Houston, Texas area have access to WaterLase technology through Today's Dental. Dr. Tiberiu Oancea and his professional dental staff strive for the highest standard of care for their patients. Dr. Oancea's training and experience, combined with compassionate listening and care, result in excellent preventative, cosmetic and restorative procedures for patients of all ages. He can tell you more about how WaterLase can get your dental work done easily and precisely. Call Today's Dental at 281-580-0770.