Remember when lasers were only used as special effects in Sci-Fi movies? Today, lasers are frequently used in dental healthcare. While lasers have been used in the medical field for years—including procedures like Lasik—they’ve also become an integral part of modern dentistry. An experienced dentist in Farmington Hills, MI can now use laser technology for a variety of treatments, offering patients more precise, comfortable, and minimally invasive care.
I’m Dr. Aziza Askari of Comfort Dental Spa in Farmington Hills, Michigan, and I incorporate laser treatment into the care I give my patients. There are several reasons why laser dentistry is a large part of my practice.
Lasers help to ease the fear and anxiety you may have during dental procedures. This is because lasers generally do not add any pain to a procedure. They also reduce the need for sedation using anesthetic and help to control any bleeding that may occur.
I use different types of lasers depending on the procedure. I use the new Waterlase MD Turbo laser for hard tissue procedures and the ezLase laser for soft tissue procedures.
Lasers can be used for a variety of dental conditions and procedures. I usually use lasers for gum contouring, teeth whitening, fillings, and crown lengthening. Patients suffering from periodontal disease, cold sores and ulcers, and TMJ disorder may be great candidates for laser therapy, as well.