5 Essential Benefits of Laser Dentistry

Laser technology has transformed our lives in a number of ways. Lasers enable fiber optic communication and better printers. They can correct our vision and make it possible to more precisely study the night sky. And they can make your next trip to the dentist easier and more pleasant. 

With laser dentistry, Gemini Master-Patel, DMD, leverages this technology to find and treat cavities, address gum problems, and more. She offers this specialized form of dentistry at our Riverside Dental offices in Yonkers and Thornwood, New York. 

This leading-edge dental care provides a handful of significant benefits for you. Here are a few reasons Dr. Master-Patel chose to bring laser dentistry to her patients. 

1. Tailored to your needs

Laser dentistry allows Dr. Master-Patel to give your mouth what it needs. She uses both hard and soft tissue lasers to best personalize treatment for you. 

For example, a hard tissue laser might replace the drill in your next filling. This allows Dr. Master-Patel to remove the damaged part of your tooth. At the same time, the laser kills any lingering bacteria, helping prepare your tooth for a filling.

If soft tissues like your gums need attention, Dr. Master-Patel has a laser for that too. These gentler lasers allow her to treat gum disease, remove excess gums contributing to a gummy smile, and more. 

2. Helps you heal more quickly

Because the laser allows Dr. Master-Patel to be ultra-precise, it minimizes the damage to any nearby tissue. This means your body has less healing work to do, which helps you recover more quickly and with less pain. 

3. Reduces risk

The laser energy cauterizes as it works, helping minimize bleeding during and after your treatment. 

Additionally, because the laser energy kills bacteria, you leave your appointment with a significantly lowered risk of infection compared to traditional treatment. 

In short, lasers help Dr. Master-Patel limit the chances you’ll deal with unwelcome complications after treatment. 

4. Usually doesn’t require anesthesia

The precision of laser dentistry goes a long way toward limiting your discomfort. With less of the mouth impacted during treatment, most people don’t need anesthesia when receiving this kind of care. That means you can safely drive yourself home after your appointment. 

5. Uses extend beyond your oral health

Laser dentistry provides a valuable asset in keeping your teeth and gums healthy. But its usefulness doesn’t stop there. 

Dr. Master-Patel can also use laser technology to treat other conditions associated with your mouth, like obstructive sleep apnea and temporomandibular jaw (TMJ) disorder. 

Laser dentistry can do a lot to improve your outcome for a variety of oral and overall health issues. To see what it could do for you, call our Riverside Dental office nearest you or book your appointment online today.