A severely damaged tooth may need to be extracted....Doctors can make this assessment and usually do the extraction....A local anesthetic is given to numb the area where the tooth is being extracted. Doctors can perform simple extractions, surgical extractions, root extractions, tissue extractions, bone extractions, latent extractions and wisdom tooth extractions....Nitrogen and minimal sedation are also options for tooth extractions....With dental lasers, doctors can limit discomfort and in some cases eliminate the need for stitches. What can be treated with dental laser? **Tooth Decay**: Lasers can help cut and shape tooth enamel more effectively than dental drills when preparing a tooth for a filling....Lasers may also be used to help bond a filling to a tooth....or to remove decayed tissue during root canal treatment. **Gum Disease**: Diseased or inflamed gum tissue can be cut away with minimal impact on healthy tissue.... Laser can also help expose tooth roots to remove plaque. **Hidden wisdom teeth**: Laser can help cut the gum tissue to reveal wisdom teeth that are only partially grown or stuck in the gums. **Sensitive teeth**: Dental lasers can help close the root canals of the teeth to reduce tooth sensitivity to hot and cold foods and drinks. Temporomandibular joint disorders: Low-level lasers can help reduce pain and inflammation in the temporomandibular joint and surrounding tissues.. Stained or discolored teeth: Lasers are sometimes used in professional teeth whitening treatments to activate the whitening agent and accelerate the whitening process. **Gum Smile**: If you want to change the look of your smile, your dentist may recommend using a laser to help reshape the gum line and remove excess gum tissue to show off more of your teeth. **Oral Sores**: If you have persistent sores or lesions in your mouth, a laser may be used to help reduce pain or remove tissue for a biopsy. ### When is tooth extraction necessary? The type of tooth extraction you are probably most familiar with is wisdom tooth extraction....Because wisdom teeth often cause problems for adjacent teeth and can become infected, wisdom teeth are often removed before or after they come in. ** Other reasons for pulling include:** - Severe tooth decay - Damaged, broken or infected teeth - teeth that don't erupt properly or don't erupt at all - gum disease - creating space for tooth movement during orthodontic treatment - Side effects of some drugs or treatments #### What are the benefits of using a dental laser? The use of laser in cosmetic and restorative treatments has many advantages over traditional methods.... Your dentist will explain the advantages and disadvantages of laser treatment so that you can make an informed decision. Dental laser may help avoid anesthesia or stitches... In addition, it can help: - Shortening of treatment and recovery time - reducing bleeding and swelling during surgery - reduction of surrounding tissues scar - Reduce the risk of infection - texture reconstruction guide - Reduction of discomfort and anxiety ##### Does it have side effects? Laser dentistry should be performed by a dentist who is fully qualified to work with this technology and who takes appropriate precautions, such as providing protective eyewear during laser treatment. Side effects such as carbonization, cracking, and melting of the tooth root are sometimes reported with the use of lasers, but these effects are relatively rare. **Click to book an appointment online!!!**

Bahman Hossein Pouragadham May 4, 1401 Uncategorized articles