Laser Dentistry - The Future Has Arrived

Many of us can remember a time when practical applications of laser technology seemed light years away. Lasers were the stuff of science fiction movies, top-secret military projects, and rock concerts. Sure, the day would probably come when lasers were part of our daily lives, but that day was always in the far-off, distant future.

In the field of dentistry, the future has arrived.

Dental lasers are now used in the most elite cosmetic dentistry offices in a wide range of procedures, from teeth whitening to treatment of gum disease. Lasers have come to replace a number of the tools that instilled a fear of the dentist in so many people, including the dreaded dental drill. Dental lasers are so precise that healing times have become significantly shorter, with substantially less risk of bleeding, swelling, or infection of the gums. In fact, in many cases, laser dentistry is so gentle that procedures can be performed without shots.

For dental phobics, laser dentistry represents a dream come true. The sounds and smells commonly associated with the dentist’s office are considerably more pleasant and less intimidating. The musty, oppressive atmosphere created by traditional dental instruments is replaced by fresh air and a generally more hygienic-seeming environment.

Laser teeth whitening, gum treatment, and dental surgery have revolutionized cosmetic and restorative dentistry. To discover for yourself the difference that lasers can make in your overall dental experience, please contact Fred Eck D.D.S., serving all of Southwest Florida.