3 Cool Things Your Dentist Can Do With A Laser

As technology advances, lasers have become commonplace in many objects, services, and procedures, including at your dentist's office. High tech and low pain, lasers are gaining popularity in the medical and dental realms for their precision, comfort, and accuracy.

Dr. Shawn Reese in Cedar Falls, IA, offers laser therapy for everything from treating cavities to looking for oral cancer. Here is what to know about this exciting technology.

What can lasers be used for in dentistry?

Lasers, which harness energy from light, have three areas of application, including soft tissue or hard tissue treatments and disease detection.

Soft tissue procedures are those involving the gums, such as gum disease, canker sores, or oral ulcers. Lasers are able to treat soft tissue issues less invasively and more efficiently. With lasers therapy at our Cedar Falls, IA, office we can destroy bacteria that has infiltrated the gum line and remove diseased gum tissue without the bleeding and pain commonly caused by physical tools.

Hard tissue procedures include cavity removal and treatment. Taking the place of a dental drill, a laser is quieter and causes no vibrations, leaving you more at ease during the procedure. Because of the precision of lasers, your dentist may also be able to preserve more area of your tooth by zeroing in only on the decayed portion.

Lasers are also a powerful tool for detecting diseases such as oral cancer. While dental tools can only maneuver in a limited manner, lasers can reach tiny spaces for a thorough look at the interior of the mouth. When discovered early, diseases are more treatable and less likely to spread to other areas of the mouth.

Discover the benefits of laser therapy at the Cedar Falls, IA, office of Dr. Reese. Schedule an appointment today by calling 319-266-3393.

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Shawn Reese, DDS, MS, PC

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