{"id":615,"date":"2019-10-16T00:35:20","date_gmt":"2019-10-15T18:35:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hulendental.com\/blog\/?p=615"},"modified":"2019-11-09T00:35:38","modified_gmt":"2019-11-08T18:35:38","slug":"dentist-solea-laser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/dentist-solea-laser\/","title":{"rendered":"Solea Laser: An Advanced Way to Help Patients Overcome Their Dental Fears"},"content":{"rendered":"\"SmilingDoes the sound of a dental drill fill you with dread? You\u2019re far from the only one; according to one study, about 60% of people around the world suffer from a form of dental fear, and one-third of the United States population avoids the dentist altogether because of these anxieties. Luckily, this is one situation where modern technology could make all the difference. Here\u2019s why fearful patients might benefit from a dentist who uses a Solea laser<\/a>.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n

What is the Solea Laser?<\/h2>\r\nWhile other dental lasers are primarily used to remove and treat gum tissue, the Solea laser is unique in that it operates on a wavelength that can vaporize the hard enamel layer that protects your teeth. This gives your dentist the ability to use the laser anywhere in your mouth at any angle. Furthermore, the power and speed of the beam is controlled by a computer, allowing for extremely accurate and efficient treatments.\r\n

What Sort of Treatments is Solea Used For?<\/h2>\r\nPractices with the Solea laser can use it to enhance all kinds of dental procedures. For example, they can remove small amounts of enamel and prepare your teeth for a filling, crown, bridge or porcelain veneer. They can also reshape your gum tissue for cosmetic purposes or to expose more of the tooth\u2019s structure before another procedure. In many cases, Solea can even be used during dental implant surgery to remove bone and gum tissue so that the implant post can be placed.\r\n

How Can Nervous Patients Benefit from the Solea Laser?<\/h2>\r\nIf you\u2019re nervous about seeing the dentist, there are many reasons why laser dentistry could help you:\r\n