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Laser dentistry is one of the newest, revolutionary innovations in the dentistry. Our high-tech office is pleased to offer this state-of-the-art technology to our patients. 

Laser dentistry is a safe technique that uses extremely focused beams of light to remove or alter small amounts of tissues. This mode of treatment has been used in clinical dental practice since 1989, though it started to become popular in 1994 after FDA approval. Many dental patients today prefer laser dentistry because it:

• Is minimally invasive 
• Delivers more precise treatments 
• Reduces or completely eliminates pain during the procedure

• Eliminates the need for anesthesia which in turn reduces recovery time. 
• Reduces damage to surrounding tissues which leads to faster healing
• Promotes blood coagulation at treatment sites to eliminate or minimize the need for sutures
• Is highly effective for cavities, gum surgery, orthodontics, and many other oral issues

How laser dentistry works 

If you’re a candidate for laser dentistry, the dentistry will use laser equipment to perform the procedure instead of a scalpel or other common dental tools. The artificial, amplified light energy released as a laser beam is used to separate tissue by a process known as thermal ablation. Unlike a scalpel that slices, thermal ablation causes the temperature of the target tissues to rise rapidly. As a result, those cells instantly undergo a micro-explosion referred to as spallation. 

This process can be used to:

• Perform gum surgery without the need for needles and no bleeding or stitches, allowing patients to eat, drink and talk right after surgery with minimal discomfort.
• Fill teeth without the need for needles, allowing you to eat and talk and chew right after receiving dental fillings.
• Remove decay from small fillings and replace them with the natural color of your tooth.
• Perform dentistry without the need for a drill!
• Sterilize your restoration and gum tissue as it’s healing.

Schedule your laser dentistry consultation today 

Compared to the use of a scalpel or drill in traditional dentistry, lasers allow for gentle and virtually painless treatment, eliminating the anxiety associated with dental treatments. Contact your dentist in Litchfield MN today for a personal consultation.