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Laser therapy is a relatively new treatment method that has proved to be exceptionally beneficial in various different dental treatments. Continue reading to learn more about how laser therapy affects healing after oral surgery.
Laser therapy has been in use in the dental industry since 1994. Lasers deliver energy in the form of a high-powered light, and are typically used to replace traditional cutting instruments or to vaporize and cauterize tissues.
Laser therapy is commonly used in the following dental scenarios and treatments:
There is evidence that laser therapy does have a positive impact on healing following oral surgery; it has been examined that laser therapy stimulates cell regeneration.
Lasers also simultaneously cauterize as they work, minimizing bleeding and swelling and speeding up the healing process by killing bacteria from the start. In most cases, the use of laser therapy also eliminates the need for sutures after the procedure is complete.
Other benefits of laser therapy include:
With the information you have learned here, you should have a more solid understanding of how you may benefit from the use of laser therapy during your dental procedure.
As dentistry progresses, we will continue to learn more about how to make all aspects of treatment as simple and pain-free as possible; laser therapy is no exception. Though this method of treatment is relatively new, we continue to see positive outcomes from its use and find new ways to incorporate it into various different treatment methods.
If you are interested in pursuing laser therapy for your dental treatment, do not hesitate to bring it up at your next visit, or give us a call. Our experienced and dedicated team members will be happy to discuss your options for treatment with you.
Here at Willow Glen Dental Specialists, we are proud to operate as a full-service dental office; among other procedures and treatments, we provide top-tier oral surgery services in San Jose, California.
To learn more about laser therapy’s impact on oral surgery or to get scheduled for a consultation in our San Jose dental office, give us a call anytime at 408-478-9081.
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