{"id":576,"date":"2019-05-23T03:01:15","date_gmt":"2019-05-22T21:01:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hulendental.com\/blog\/?p=576"},"modified":"2019-05-23T03:01:15","modified_gmt":"2019-05-22T21:01:15","slug":"576-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/576-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Laser Dentistry Painful? What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\"CosmeticLaser dentistry<\/a> is one of the most exciting treatment innovations to come along in a very long time. Lasers make regular dental procedures such as fillings, crowns, and cosmetic work both more effective and more comfortable for the patient. Let\u2019s look at some ways that lasers are transforming the way dentistry gets done in the modern world.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Eliminating the Need for Anesthesia<\/h2>\r\nOne of the hurdles that keeps people from getting the dental care they need is fear of traditional dental instruments, including the anesthesia needle. One way to resolve this problem is to make the job of filling the cavity so gentle that painkilling drugs are unneeded.\r\n\r\nThat\u2019s exactly what happens on a daily basis nowadays, thanks to dental lasers that destroy infection and gently reshape the tooth\u2019s interior to receive the filling. In most cases, no anesthesia is needed.\r\n\r\nLaser therapy also reduces the amount of time needed to complete common procedures. This allows the patient to get out of the dental office and go about his or her daily activities sooner.\r\n

Reshaping Teeth Prior to Restorative Treatment<\/h2>\r\nCrowns and bridgework have been used for decades to restore distressed and missing teeth. Each form of therapy requires the dentist to reshape the tooth. In the past, this meant using a drill and other rotary tools, an experience which many patients find unpleasant.\r\n\r\nDental lasers are removing the need for these old-fashion approaches. This makes the treatment experience both more effective but more comfortable.\r\n

Making Smiles Beautiful in Less Time<\/h2>\r\nYour smile is more than just a part of your appearance. It\u2019s an expression of your talents and personality. It gives many people the first impression of you. It can open the door to new opportunities or close them forever. Yet how many of us are completely happy with our smile?\r\n\r\nThe purpose of cosmetic dentistry is to enable people to enjoy greater self-confidence by enhancing their smile. Dental lasers are an important new addition to the cosmetic dentistry toolkit. They\u2019re used to prepare teeth for porcelain veneers, reveal the smile\u2019s natural beauty, and eliminate the need for uncomfortable sutures. The results are a work of art.\r\n

Hundreds of Other Uses in the Dental Office<\/h2>\r\nThe potential uses for dental lasers are unlimited. Here is a partial list of other ways this gentle, safe tool is transforming the world of tooth care:\r\n