05
Dec
What are the Benefits of Laser Therapy for Your Teeth?
Laser therapy is an advanced dental technology that offers multiple benefits for your oral health. Yet, not many people are familiar with how lasers are used in dentistry. At the office of Richard D Weigand, DDS, in South Hill, Spokane, Washington, we make use of dental lasers to treat a variety of oral health issues. The answers to these questions can help you decide if laser dentistry is a good fit for you.
What is laser therapy for teeth?
Laser therapy entails using dental lasers or light energy to treat problems with your gums and teeth. Laser dentistry can be used to treat decay and gum disease and whiten stained teeth. Dr. Richard Weigand is your go-to laser dentist in the South Hill, Spokane region.
How do dental lasers work?
Dental lasers work by releasing a powerful beam of light to treat dental issues. This concentrated light beam can be used to reshape infected gum tissue when treating decay, oral lesions, or periodontal disease. It also serves as a heat source to activate whitening gels during teeth whitening procedures. The precision of dental lasers makes them a better choice over traditional dental tools for many dental treatments.
Is laser dentistry safe?
Yes. FDA-approved laser treatments are safe and effective when performed by a skilled laser dentist like Dr. Weigand, who has ample experience in this field.
Call Our Office for More Information
New Patients: (509) 485-8620 | Existing Patients:
(509) 747-5812
Schedule An Appointment
What are the benefits of dental laser therapy?
If you are a candidate, dental lasers are less intrusive and noisy than dental drills, which can help make dentistry less stressful for people with dental anxiety. Lasers work with greater accuracy and precision in targeting infection or decay without harming surrounding healthy tissues. With laser dentistry, there’s less swelling and bleeding after your procedure. There’s also less risk of bacterial infection as the lasers sterilize your wound, which helps expedite your healing.Â
How are lasers used in dentistry?
If you are a candidate, Dr. Weigand and our team will employ lasers for the following treatments:Â Â Â
- Cavities – Lasers are used as adjuncts to detect and remove decay and prepare your tooth for a filling.
- Periodontal disease – Dental lasers help target and eliminate buildup from teeth above and below the gum line. They also help reduce infection in periodontal pockets to cleanse gums so they can heal.
- Oral lesions – Lasers are used to remove oral lesions and treat canker sores and cold sores in your mouth.
- Teeth whitening – Dental lasers help activate the ingredients in whitening gels to break down stains and discolorations, effectively whitening your teeth.
- Tooth and gum recontouring – We use dental lasers to reshape your gums and teeth to improve the appearance of your smile.
Where can I find a qualified laser dentist near me?
Look no further than the office of Richard D Weigand, DDS, in South Hill, Spokane, WA, for laser therapy. To schedule a consultation, contact Dr. Richard Weigand at (509) 485-8620.