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“Laser Dentistry” is available for our Bradenton area patients for procedures involving tooth decay, gum disease, biopsy or lesion removal, bone surgeries and tissue surgery. The laser is a very precise tool for delivering care to all patients but it can allow care to be delivered to very compromised patients that with traditional dental instrumentation might not be possible. Laser dentistry provides Minimally Invasive Dentistry. The laser takes the place of the drill, the scalpel and many procedures can be done without any anesthesia. The laser lessens or eliminates the pain and discomfort of many dental procedures. As a result, our patients experience comfortable, pleasing, and stress-free cosmetic and restorative dentistry.
“Laser Dentistry” Is a term that is used to describe a group of dental lasers used for a variety of dental procedures. In our practice we offer treatment with two different lasers, the VersaWaveTM and the DioDent MICRO 980TM. Laser dentistry uses state-of-the-art technology to deliver energy through a highly concentrated beam of light.
Laser Dentistry is completely safe and FDA Approved.
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| The drill is a very powerful tool, and the vibration, frictional heat of the rotating bur and large hole it produces causes discomfort. Anesthesia is almost always needed. The VersaWaveTM laser is an alternative which offers the patient the latest in technological advances. The laser light works to destroy and remove the decay without the uncomfortable vibration and resulting discomfort. Rather than a drilling sound, you hear only a gentle tapping. |
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Because lasers use steady and concentrated light to remove unhealthy tooth structure, they have several advantages over the traditional dental drill. We then carefully move the laser over the damaged or decayed portion of your tooth. We use an air and water spray to cool the teeth we are treating. After preparation, teeth are usually restored with one of the new white dental cosmetic filling materials that can be bonded to the teeth.
With the hard tissue laser, we can remove some kinds of old fillings, repair cavities, and prepare teeth for bonding. It allows us to remove the smallest amount of tooth structure and place strong, natural looking dental cosmetic restorations in the shortest amount of time. The laser creates a highly effective bonding surface on the tooth, studies have shown the strength to be nearly the same as enamel to dentin. The laser has a stimulated healing effect and thus decreases healing times. |
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| In most instances lasers remove gum tissue without causing bleeding. The laser seals blood vessels and nerve endings. There may be less pain and swelling postoperatively. Because lasers can control the amount of bleeding, the surgical area is kept relatively dry which improves the dentist's visibility. There is also less risk of spreading blood-borne diseases and less trauma to adjacent teeth and tissues. Lasers used for cavity preparation often reduce or completely eliminate the need for local anesthetic. |
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| Dr. Aldrich is a member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry and has certification in Erbium laser (2005), Diode laser (2005) and Neodymium laser (1990) lasers wavelengths. Dr. Aldrich received training from The Academy of Laser Dentistry, The College of Clinical Laser Dentistry at the Nash Institute and from The Florida Dental Association. |
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| If you have any questions about Laser Dentistry, please feel free to contact us. |
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