If you suffer from dental anxiety or avoid visiting the dentist for fear of discomfort, you are not alone. This is a common condition that you do not have to live with. Laser dentistry has revolutionized dental care to the point where procedures can be performed in a way that is so comfortable that you will barely notice you are having dental work done. We treat patients throughout the Smithtown area that no longer have concerns regarding dental care after experiencing how pleasant a laser dental treatment can be.

By performing laser dental treatments, we can eliminate the common reasons why people are uncomfortable during dental procedures – heat, pressure, and vibration. Once eliminated, many people do not even need anesthesia. That is why we can often complete fillings without our patients requesting an injection. Additionally, laser technology allows us to more accurately target specific areas of your mouth. The laser is incredibly thin so we can make precise incisions when necessary. We can even use lasers to correct issues like tooth decay. The difference is that the surrounding gum tissue is not impacted or irritated in any way. With traditional metal dental tools, a dentist may irritate the surrounding tissue with an accidental slip of the hand. By removing this risk, our patients can undergo the same dental procedures but with a faster recovery time. Simultaneously, our patients are more comfortable than if the procedure was performed in the traditional manner. For example, laser dental fillings achieve the same results but without the discomfort. Simultaneously, lasers can also be used to help stop the bleeding so that when a more intensive procedure is being performed, gauze may be unnecessary or only used temporarily. Patients can appreciate the opportunity to have dental work completed in this non-invasive way. If you would like to experience laser dentistry for yourself, we invite you to call our office and schedule an appointment.

At Mathew Dental Group, we can transform your ordinary smile into something truly beautiful. If you are tired of having yellow or stained teeth, you are not alone. In our high tech dental offices, we can perform an in-office whitening treatment with dramatic results. Your teeth can become eight shades whiter or more in a single sitting. The lasers essentially activate the whitening solution that is placed on your teeth. This means that your teeth will whiten much faster than if you treated them at home. While the results are stunning, the procedure is still entirely safe, making it an excellent solution for improving your appearance. You can also whiten your teeth using custom-made whitening trays, and while this works, it can take a week or two to achieve the same results that we can get in an hour. When trying to decide which option to select, consider how much time you have to spend whitening your teeth and whether or not you have an immediate event that you want your teeth whitened for. If you are pressed for time, you should definitely have an in-office laser whitening treatment. We can schedule you and improve your smile in time for a new job interview, family vacation, wedding, etc.

Is laser dentistry painful?

A: Laser dentistry is usually not painful at all, because it uses a simple beam of light to perform a great many dental procedures.

Is laser dentistry less painful?

A: In fact, laser dentistry is generally less painful than any other type of dentistry, although for many dental procedures the patient would be given a numbing agent in the affected area, so only some slight pressure would usually be experienced.

What procedures can be done with laser dentistry?

A: Laser dentistry can be used on tooth decay situations, to remove the actual decay and prepare a tooth for filling. It can also be helpful in treating gum disease, for removing bacteria and reshaping the gums. Lesions can be removed with laser dentistry and biopsies can be taken. Laser dentistry has also been used for teeth whitening, and it is quite effective at this.

What does laser dentistry feel like?

A: Most patients who undergo laser dentistry report no pain at all, while others feel a slight warmth. It is a more precise procedure than other types of dentistry, and there will be less need for an anesthetic, with less bleeding as well.

Is laser dental cleaning worth it?

A: When deep cleaning is performed by laser dentistry, there is minimal bleeding, swelling, and discomfort. The laser beam gently removes any plaque or tartar which has built up, and the patient will generally feel much less discomfort during the process, as opposed to a traditional dental cleaning.

What are the benefits of laser dentistry?

A: There is generally less bleeding and less trauma to the gums and other affected areas, which means the patient will recover more quickly. Laser dentistry is so gentle, it often negates the need for any kind of anesthetic.

Does laser dentistry require anesthesia?

A: For most procedures, it is not necessary to administer an anesthetic during laser dentistry. This is because the process is far less invasive and causes much less trauma.

Is laser dentistry more expensive?

A: Laser dentistry does tend to be more expensive than traditional dentistry, simply because the usage of a laser is more expensive than a traditional drill and other dental instruments.

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