The powerful, precise, highly-concentrated beam of light initially known as Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation (LASER) is so ubiquitous that the acronym has now been relegated to lower case: laser.

Lasers are used in everything from weapons to barcode scanners. They have increased efficiency and advanced technology in numerous industries such as communications, manufacturing, and virtually every branch of science. Today’s post focuses on how lasers have affected dentistry.

Lasers are now used in many cutting-edge California dental practices for a broad range of services. Laser dentistry allows dentists to be extremely precise when working on both tooth and gum tissue.

Dentists use lasers to:

Remove decay while preserving more intact tooth material
Firmly attach bonding material to a tooth
Remove oral lesions or obtain tissue for biopsies
Reshape receded gums
Eliminate bacteria while performing root canals
Increase the effectiveness of tooth whitening agents

Dental patients benefit with:

Fewer stitches – some surgical procedures require no sutures when a laser is used
Faster healing
Lower risk of infection
Decreased damage to surrounding tissue/bone
Less pain – eliminates the need for anesthesia in many procedures

Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth, DDS, use advanced dental technology with seasoned skill to serve our patients. At La Costa Dental Excellence, we believe that every man, woman, and child deserves a beautiful smile and a lifetime of oral health.

For questions about laser dentistry, Invisalign, implant supported dentures or porcelain veneers, call 760-633-3033 today to schedule a consultation at La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad. We are located at 7730 Rancho Santa Fe Rd Ste 106.