New Technology Can Take The Fear Out Of A Dental Visit

Many people will avoid regular dental visits out of certain phobias regarding procedures that may need to take place during a check-up. In truth, most regular trips to the dentist are simple cleanings and an overall physical for oral health. While this knowledge can somewhat allay the fears that patients may harbor regarding the dentist’s office, there are times when cavities are uncovered and more involved techniques to restore oral health are required.

Perhaps the one procedure that we have found most of our patients to be apprehensive about is when a cavity needs to be drilled and filled. Even with numbing agents, many of our patients will still exhibit anxiety just at the sound of the drill being started. However, at Stony Brook Family Dentistry, we can offer a number of solutions to make the whole procedure faster and less traumatic.

The Power Of Light

One of our biggest solutions to coping with cavities and fears at the same time comes in the form of laser dentistry. This process utilizes a highly concentrated beam of light energy to excavate the diseased tissues within the tooth, and to cauterize the area all at once. As a result, the process for correcting a cavity is faster and mostly painless.

Laser dentistry in Long Island addresses the two main concerns that we see in many of our patients who need to have tooth rot taken care of. We understand that sitting in the dentist’s chair for an extended period of time can not only become uncomfortable for posture, but can also greatly heighten anxiety levels over longer durations. Since laser dentistry can accomplish two of the major steps for attending to cavities at once, this cuts down on the time that needs to be spent in the office.

The other major concern that most patients have are with issues of pain during the procedure. Even with numbing agents, regular drilling can still produce an unpleasant sensation of pressure. While regular drilling does not necessarily hurt, this pressure sensation can cause the brain to interpret the stimulus as a pain response. However, with laser dentistry, the sensation is eliminated, since the lasers gently burn away the diseased tooth pulp, in a manner that can be likened to a gentle excavation.

As a result, our patients who have used laser dentistry to address their oral health issues have found that the entire process is both fast and simple. This not only takes care of the immediate issue, but also makes our patients more prone to have minor concerns looked at quickly and dealt with on the spot. We have also found that this can even reduce general anxiety about scheduling regular check-ups.

Taking Advantage Of Technology

Whether you are aware of a developing cavity, or whether you simply need a routine visit to make sure that your teeth are still in optimal condition, we recommend that you call Stony Brook Family Dentistry for an appointment. During the check-up, our friendly staff is happy to discuss if the benefits of laser dentistry can apply to your personal concerns, and from there, we can guide you to the right way to address your oral health for lasting benefits.