January 15, 2016

As kids, our only association to lasers was seeing used as weapons in science fiction movies. However, they have always had practical application in our lives; we just never knew it. Today, we rely on lasers for a number of different tasks and functions. Advances in medical and dental science have even made it possible to use them as treatment tools. Yet even with our increased familiarity with laser technology, it is still difficult for many to comprehend how you general dentist can use it to help treat problems with your gums and teeth.

Brushing Often Is Not Enough

Despite your best efforts to keep your smile plaque-free, we all carry the bacteria that causes gum and periodontal disease at bay. A strong dental regiment can help keep it from every becoming a problem, yet factors such as hormonal changes or a genetic predisposition may still leave you at risk for developing it. Once it takes hold, the bacteria creates pockets of diseased tissue. If left untreated, these pockets will eventually grow to attack surrounding structures, including the tissue and bone that anchors your teeth to your jaw.

Where Lasers Benefit Dentists

Due to accuracy at which laser beam can be attuned to, they themselves are incredibly effective tools at combating gum disease. That is because they allow providers like Dr. Miller to only target the diseased areas, leaving the surrounding healthy tissue untouched. Not only does this destroy the decaying area, but it also helps to promote the growth of newer, healthier tissue in its place.

Yet gum disease is not the only condition that laser gum surgery in Waco, TX can be used a tool to treat. It has also proven effective at solving other dental problems, such as:

  • Halting the spread of tooth decay
  • Whitening teeth
  • Removing lesions or collecting samples to biopsy

Any general dentist like Dr. Miller will tell you that laser dentistry in Waco, TX is not something to be feared, but rather celebrated. That celebration is going on right now, with January 16 having been chosen as National Without a Scalpel Day. To join in the celebration by learning more about your laser treatment options, call Creekwood Dental Arts at 254.870.9026.

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