Laser dentistry is generally used in procedures which require treatments on a very specific area of focus without damaging any of the surrounding tissue or teeth. Laser dentistry reduces pain and also reduces the time of recovery in most cases.

Here are some laser dentistry procedures:

• Dental Filling: In some cases your dentist may use lasers instead of the traditional drill which will eliminate the need to inject a local anesthetic
• Teeth Whitening: Soft tissue dental lasers of low intensity are used to speed up the teeth whitening process
• Seal Tubules: You maybe experiencing tooth sensitivity to hot and cold food, caused by tubules located at the root of your teeth. Lasers can be used to seal these tubules and fix this condition
• Reshaping Gum Tissue: Dental lasers can be used to reshape gum tissue to expose the tooth structure. This type of reshaping is done to create a strong base for dental restorations
• Dental Tumours: Dental lasers can be used to remove benign tumours inside the mouth. The use of lasers will eliminate the need for sutures and make the process virtually painless
• Sleep Apnea: Sleep apnea can be caused due to the growth of tissue in the throat which results in breathing problems. Dental lasers can be used to remove this tissue growth and eliminate any breathing problems

Laser dentistry is a constantly evolving field of dentistry. It is used in specific cases depending on the age, type of dental condition and extent of damage caused by a dental condition. Your dentist will examine you and decide on the appropriate course of action.