From detecting cavities to treating gum disease, laser-assisted dentistry does it all
Use of modern technology is second nature to the team at Smile In Style. Our highly experienced dentists in our Sunbury and Moonee Ponds offices have been using laser technology to complement many different types of conventional dental treatments for decades.
Laser-assisted dentistry has many benefits for patients. It promotes the safest and most comfortable treatment experience while also supporting optimal outcomes and the fastest treatment process.
Additionally, laser dentistry is versatile. From treating periodontal (gum) disease, to disinfecting root canals in root canal therapy and also removing cavities, the Lightwalker® laser system by Fotona is an effective way to treat a range of dental conditions. Our dentists, led by Dr. Terry Rose can even use a special laser, the KAVO DIAGNOdent™ and DIAGNOcam, to accurately and non-invasively detect tooth decay at its earliest stages. This promotes proactive and conservative, tissue-preserving dentistry, which ultimately saves you, the patient, money.
We can customise patient treatment with the Lightwalker® laser system. Together, these features support precision therapy and numerous patient benefits.
They include:
- Completing the removal of cavities which is extremely well-tolerated by patients and often without the use of numbing local anaesthetic. As we do not have to wait for the anaesthetic to take effect, procedures can be completed quickly, and comfortably.
- Common triggers for dental fear, such as injections for local anaesthetic, are often avoided. So, we are able to help anxious patients feel safe and get them back in the treatment chair to improve their oral and overall health.
- We rarely use cutting instruments like scalpels so, unwanted side effects like bleeding are minimised.
- Due to the conservative nature of laser dental treatment, we can also reduce the risk of complications like pain and swelling post surgical treatment. This light-touch approach supports fast and healthy healing.
- The dental laser can also be used to disinfect gums in periodontal treatment which assists in the reduction of gum disease.
- We can disinfect root canals using the Lightwalker® SWEEPS approach which improves the irrigation and disinfecting process of Root Canal Therapy, increasing success rates.
- Laser light can also be used to reduce snoring and improve sleep quality. This procedure is called Nightlase Therapy. The dental laser light is shone at the back of the mouth and palate to increase the formation of collagen. This in turn tightens the loose tissues, reducing snoring.
- We can also direct a low level laser light to a handpiece that delivers therapeutic light energy to targeted tissues to assist with post treatment healing and reduce pain. This is particularly good following implant placement or extractions.
These are just a small example of the possible applications for laser-assisted dentistry at Smile In Style. Contact us to schedule your visit with Dr. Rose or one of our other talented dentists: Drs. Helen Luo, Meenakshi Rajcoomer, Darshan Brar, or Jasdeep Kaur today. Your dental friends in Sunbury, VIC, can be reached on 03 8001 6021. Or, phone our Moonee Ponds team on 03 8400 4104.
