Laser Dentistry: Turning Back the Tide of Receding Gums 
Advancements in laser dentistry have led to laser procedures that allow patients suffering from gum recession to regain some of their gums back. Although, lasers were previously associated with leisure or play they are currently being incorporated into the medical field more and more in the present day. The dentist industry is no exception to the incorporation of lasers. Specifically, lasers have been used to conduct laser gum surgery and which essentially is used to treat gum disease and improve oral health. Lasers are replacing traditional dental instruments such as dental drills making procedures less painful.

How do lasers help identify diseased gum tissue?
Lasers when they were first introduced were used in major motion pictures like Star Wars for example, but the laser dentistry field has expanded the ways in which a laser can be utilized. Although, lasers can be used for heating or cutting when it comes to how they are used in the dental industry there use goes beyond just that. Lasers can be used to detect diseases and decay, also the frequency of the laser can be adjusted so that it can be utilized to remove any damaged tissue, it can be used to seal cavities, and as if that wasn’t enough it can also be used to whiten a patient’s teeth creating an instant aesthetic appeal. Depending on the wavelength that the laser is set to it can actually detect tiny pits and fissures if they are starting to form on the tooth. This is beneficial because traditional dental instruments might not be able to detect this. Dental lasers can also be used to detect early signs of oral cancer. Also, because of the precision of lasers they are used to pinpoint where healthy tissue ends, and diseased tissue begins.

How do lasers work in dental applications?
Lasers work in dental applications by stimulating molecules with pulses of energy and using optics to then amplify or suppress the beam. Meaning that the laser can be adjusted so that it is very precise.

How do lasers help stop receding gums?
The precision of lasers allows a dentist or oral surgeon to set the laser to a particular wavelength or frequency enabling them to remove the damaged gum tissue without affecting the healthy tissue. Lasers can treat gum disease by killing harmful bacteria below the gum line. Also, lasers can be used to remove the thin layers of cells which inhibits the reattachment of receded gums along with bone tissues to the tooth. While this is being done simultaneously all of the blood vessels are able to be sealed off.

Why opt for a laser procedure over alternatives?
If you are still wondering why laser procedures might be the best option for you here are some of the benefits of laser procedures. Procedures that are done with lasers usually result in less bleeding and also are less invasive which leads to less pain. This is in comparison to other dental procedures that are done with traditional dental tools that can cause more pain because they are more invasive Also, when you have a procedure done with a laser it leads to a lower healing time because less tissue needs to heal. If you heal faster, you have a less chance of your healing tissue getting an infection or bacteria.

Schedule A Consultation
If you would like to learn more about laser dentistry or if you are considering laser gum surgery then it would be best to reach out to your local dentist and set a consultation to discuss all of your options.