Dental laser - the alternative to local anesthesia

Fear of anesthesia and needles has always existed as a phobia of many people not only in dentistry but also in other specialties. Life Dental Spa Clinic offers a modern alternative and a treatment that no longer requires local anesthesia in 90% - dental laser. 

Laser caries treatment - a non-contact procedure, the dental laser successfully replaces the drill which is unpleasant and painful if local anesthesia is not used. The laser intensity is adjusted according to the patient's sensitivity, practically if the patient feels pain, the speed of the laser is reduced by the doctor to increase the patient's comfort.

The laser beam has the advantage of selectivity: it mainly removes tooth decay, ignoring areas of healthy enamel. Also, if the setting is appropriate for the action on hard tissues (enamel and dentin), the laser beam cannot accidentally injure the surrounding soft tissues (gingiva, lips, cheeks, tongue, etc.), which adds to the safety of the procedure. The cavity prepared in the tooth with the laser is perfectly sterile, as it has a strong bactericidal effect not only on the surface, but also inside the dentinal canals, which reduces the possibility of marginal and secondary caries (besides and under the filling).

Besides the advantage of replacing the local anesthesia procedure, the laser also has a protective effect on the dental pulp, as there is no risk of overheating, pressure or local sensitivity after the procedure. One of the great advantages of the laser is the reduction of bleeding during surgery due to its instant cauterizing effect on blood vessels.

The dental laser has the ability to sterilize the operative field due to the powerful beam of energy it emits. In this way, the risk of bacterial infections is reduced and the prognosis of certain treatments (endodontic treatment, caries treatment, etc.) is better.

The laser can be used in many dental procedures without local anesthesia, periodontal treatments, biostimulation and in addition to surgical procedures for disinfection and rapid recovery. 

Laser dentistry offers major advances over the old dental drills, eliminating many of the complaints and complaints about dentistry. However, as with any technology there are limitations. The dental laser cannot be used to remove old metal, amalgam fillings, nor can it polish or shape fillings, which can be done with a dental drill. The biggest advantage is that it can be successfully used in pregnant women who during pregnancy are restricted from anesthesia, immunosuppressed patients and children.

If you need a dental treatment and you are afraid of local anesthesia, choose dental laser treatment to overcome this fear. At Life Dental Spa, we choose dental laser over needles and drills! Schedule now in our clinics for pain-free dental procedures!