Has fear or anxiety kept you from visiting the dentist? You’re not alone. You may be worried about the drill and the sound it makes, the possibility of needing a shot for anesthetic, or pain. If you’ve avoided visiting the dentist for any of these reasons, you should know that laser dentistry has led to significant advances in patient comfort and healing.
One of the factors that sets our dental practice apart is our use of innovative technology. This includes laser dentistry. For many procedures, the Solea® Laser lets us skip the drill and the needle, and most patients feel little to no discomfort. Pain-free dentistry is a reality at Smith Dentalworks.
The state-of-the-art Solea® Laser can be used for a variety of dental procedures involving both soft tissue and hard tissue. It is designed to work on tooth enamel to help treat decay, and it can also be used for select soft tissue procedures with precision and comfort.
Some of the dental procedures the Solea® Laser can handle are:
By combining light and heat, the Solea® Laser allows for highly precise treatment. It also creates a clean treatment area, which can support a more comfortable experience and promote healing.
Because of its accuracy and precision, the Solea® Laser can often replace the drill in many dental procedures. This technology produces no vibration and only a minimal sound, not the typical drill noise, making treatment more comfortable for patients.
Most patients find laser treatment comfortable, so there’s often no need for dental anesthetic. Patients report that procedures involving the Solea® Laser feel like eating a snow cone, with just a slight cold sensation, and most feel little to no pain. In many cases, that means we can skip the needle and the injection that most patients dread.
The Solea® Laser has streamlined many of the procedures we perform at Smith Dentalworks, which, in some cases, means less time spent in the dental chair since we need fewer procedures to complete your treatment.
Laser dentistry also provides a more comfortable and quicker healing process for many patients. This is because the Solea® Laser uses the combined precision of intense light and heat to cauterize and sterilize the treated area without harming healthy tissues. This often means no stitches and a faster healing process.
For many of our patients, the Solea® Laser has completely changed how they feel about visiting the dentist.
Innovation is a core focus for our team at Smith Dentalworks. Dr. Smith continues to invest in advanced dental technology to help provide high-quality, modern care for our patients.
The Solea® Laser is one example of that commitment. This technology allows Dr. Smith and her team to perform select dental procedures with exceptional precision while minimizing impact on surrounding tissue. Because the laser uses concentrated light energy, many treatments can be completed with less bleeding, less discomfort, and faster healing than with traditional methods.
By incorporating laser dentistry into our office, Smith Dentalworks offers patients a more efficient and comfortable treatment experience.
Most patients feel little to no discomfort. The Solea laser gives a slight cool sensation that many people compare to eating a snow cone, and for many procedures Dr. Smith doesn’t need to numb the area at all.
Often not. Many fillings and soft tissue procedures with the Solea can be done without anesthetic, and Dr. Smith will let you know ahead of time if your treatment is an exception.
It works on both teeth and gums. At Smith Dentalworks it’s used for cavity fillings as well as soft tissue work like frenectomies and gum contouring.
Usually quicker than with traditional methods. The laser seals the treated area as it works, so there’s typically less bleeding and often no need for stitches.
It depends on the procedure. We walk through the pros and tradeoffs in our post, Is Laser Dentistry Better Than Traditional Dentistry?
If you are worried because you’ve been told that you need gum surgery, please call Smith Dentalworks and ask us about the Solea® Laser.
Call today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Smith so she can explain more about laser dentistry and how it can help you avoid the discomfort of traditional gum surgery.
