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Naturally, if a patient has laser dentistry performed to correct an issue in their mouth, they should avoid watching Final Destination the day of, or evening before the procedure. The Halloween season is upon us, and while these movies are entertaining and fun, one particular laser eye surgery scene might send stress levels to an all-time high. However, our equipment is state-of-the-art, safe, and makes many of the traditional dentistry applications way less painful. Fewer shots are required to numb areas, which is always a plus since sharp instruments are one of the main reasons for people avoiding the dentist.
Also, laser dentistry leaves the worked on location less swollen than other conventional treatments. Some bleeding will still occur with the laser, but it is minimal, and the area heals quicker than when becoming poked and prodded with instruments. So, don’t psych yourself out any longer about the dentist chair, and instead, ask our Long Island professionals if laser dentistry is right for you.
Misconceptions About The Lasers
1. The equipment takes longer to cut through dense tissue than the drill.
This statement may have been right in the past, but today’s equipment is equally equivalent, if not better, than the conventional tools. Our organization uses the Waterlase with Hydrokinetic Technology for a wide variety of treatments, including removing decay and enamel, for fillings or veneers to become installed, and more. This form of laser dentistry allows many of these processes to take place anesthesia-free, so getting in and out is of the essence for minimal pain and discomfort.
2. Laser dentistry is not safe.
The name laser might be somewhat intimidating, but this is not a Star Wars movie, and patients experience little to no pain at all. Beams of light are not shooting from blasters, and the device is not a lightsaber that gets out of control. Our dentists receive the proper training and continuing education to use the equipment appropriately, and without causing harm. There is very little to lose, and only the smile of your dreams to gain, so don’t put off your oral health any longer and let us show you why so many Long Island residents entrust our team with their laser dentistry needs.