Take Control of Your Oral Health with Conservative and Painless Laser Dentistry

Laser dentistry has numerous applications in dentistry. Some include:

• Gum disease treatment: Laser dentistry removes diseased tissues and calcified deposits to eliminate gum disease.
• Frenectomy: Laser vaporizes restricted frenulum attachments for better tongue and lip mobility.
• Gum contouring: A pinpoint laser reshapes your gum line to improve aesthetics for a “gummy” smile.

You are at an advantage if you choose a dentist that offers laser dentistry. Some benefits you reap include:

• Less pain: Unlike traditional drills and scalpels, lasers offer painless treatment. Laser energy reduces nerve impulses in the treatment area, so the patient feels little to no pain. With laser dental care, there is less need for anesthesia.
• Minimally invasive: Mechanical tools often result in increased trauma. Laser dentistry targets your dental issues with pinpoint accuracy, minimizing impact on nearby healthy tissues. Laser dentistry allows the doctor to make shallow, precise cuts without the trauma associated with traditional tools.
• Minimal downtime: Because laser dentistry is minimally invasive, patients can resume their everyday lives immediately. Unlike scalpels and drills, patients also experience little post-op inflammation and swelling.
• Reduced infection risk: Laser dentistry sterilizes tissues by vaporizing them, reducing infection risk. Since lasers don’t make contact with tissues and use single-use disposable tips, the risk of infection is reduced.
• Precision: Dental lasers have the ability to remove only a few millimeters of soft tissue or a tiny fraction of the hard tissue. This precision preserves healthy tissues and saves treatment time.
• Fast treatment: Laser treatments are generally quicker than traditional methods. The procedure doesn’t require stitches and anesthesia, and fewer postoperative complications result in a fast turnaround.

Dr. Mitul Patel and the team use laser dentistry to administer several dental treatments more efficiently, with less trauma and improved patient comfort. If you want to learn more about laser dental care and how it can benefit your oral health, call (941) 371-2022 to schedule an appointment with us. Welcome to Vital Dental, where lasers pave the way for healthier, brighter smiles.