Introduction

We all want to have healthy teeth. But the thought of needles and drills makes the idea of visiting the dentist less appealing. With the advent of dental lasers patients can now receive a better quality of dental care, with fewer visits and without many of the discomforts of traditional dentistry.

Lasers have been used in other medical fields for many years and have revolutionised many treatments, notably eye surgery and hair removal. This proven technology is now an established aspect of modern dentistry, and is widely used in Europe and the USA, and by a growing number of Australian dentists. Laser dentistry has been practised for more than 12 years, and recent advances have enhanced the considerable benefits for patients.

Lasers can be used for a wide range of dental procedures. In some cases they completely replace the conventional treatment, and for other procedures they are used to complement the existing treatment. In all cases, lasers can achieve better results.

Benefits

Not only is laser dentistry better for your teeth, it makes your visit to the dentist more comfortable. Some of its many benefits include:

- Fewer needles and drills.
- Less discomfort during and after treatments.
- Preservation of natural, healthy teeth whilst   targeting decay.
- Fewer visits to the dentist.
- Protects teeth against further decay.
- Reduced treatment time.
- Better treatment outcomes.

Laser Fillings

Of the many treatments laser dentistry can offer, laser fillings is the one that will most change your visit to the dentist.

A dental laser is used to remove decay before a filling is placed in the tooth. The laser targets the decay and in most cases laser dentists can perform fillings with no needles and no drills.