At Twin Peaks Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we like to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to technological advancements in our field. Today’s post focuses on how lasers have influenced dentistry. The powerful, precise, highly-concentrated beam of light originally known as Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation (LASER) is so ubiquitous that the acronym has now been relegated to lowercase.
Innovative Laser Technology
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.
Lasers Have Changed the Face of Modern Dentistry
Lasers are now used in many state-of-the-art Colorado dental practices for a broad range of care. Lasers allow 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 from the following:
- 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
McKay Butler, DDS, employs advanced dental technology with a seasoned ability to serve our valued patients. At Twin Peaks Family Dentistry, we believe that every man, woman, and child deserves a beautiful smile and a lifetime of oral health.
For questions about laser dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, or Invisalign, call 303-774-8300 today to schedule a consultation at Twin Peaks Family Dentistry in Longmont.
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303-774-8300
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1325 Dry Creek Dr. Ste 206
Longmont, Colorado
80503
