It is important that you visit your Coorparoo family dental practice on a regular basis to make sure that your teeth are clean and healthy and that your gums are strong and free of disease. It is recommended that you and your family visit at least once every six months so that your dentist can carry out a dental assessment and look for any abnormalities and any signs of tooth decay or gum disease. When necessary, your dentist will put together a treatment plan for you, advise how you can look after your teeth better or tell you to continue as you are doing to look after your teeth.
Dental Phobia
Unfortunately many people suffer from dental phobia and therefore avoid the dentist. This can result in the development of a range of different types of dental complications including cavities, tooth decay, gum disease and even periodontitis. If you continue to avoid the dentist then this can cause irreversible damage and result in missing teeth. You need to speak to your Coorparoo family dental practice and find out about laser dental treatment as an alternative to traditional dental treatment.
Many patients who suffer from dental phobia are scared of the instruments used by dentists in traditional dental treatment. These are often metal tools that are sharp, noisy, cause a lot of vibration and often a certain extent of discomfort as well. Patients are often afraid of undergoing local anaesthetic because they are scared of needles and worried that the injection will hurt. They may have had a bad experience in the past which has resulted in trauma and they are scared that any dental treatment will be painful. Some patients also worry about recovery after having undergone general dental treatment. This includes bleeding, infection, and the worry of how your teeth will feel after the treatment and the idea that there will be great discomfort in the mouth. If you are worried about visiting the dentist then you need to speak to your Cooparoo family dental practice and find out why laser dental treatment may be able to help you combat your fears once and for all.
Laser Dental Treatment
Laser dentistry uses a dental laser to carry out general dental treatment. Laser dentistry has become highly popular over the last two decades and although it is not available at all dental practices you can find out about laser dental treatment at your Coorparoo family dental practice.
A dental laser can emit different wavelengths of energy In the form of an intense beam of light that neither spreads out or diffuses, to cut into your teeth and gums and perform tasks that are traditionally performed with metal instruments. The elimination of traditional metal instruments immediately makes the process a lot more relaxing and comfortable especially for patients who suffer from dental anxiety or dental phobia.
Another advantage of laser dental treatment is that there is little or no need for anaesthetic. This is excellent for patients who are scared of needles. Laser dental treatment is minimally invasive in comparison to traditional dental treatment and can be carried out without the need for incisions or drilling therefore the procedure should be pain-free. However you can ask your dentist about anaesthesia or sedation to calm your nerves further if necessary.
Many patients prefer laser dental treatment because there is a significantly less bleeding in comparison to traditional dental treatment. This is especially the case for patients who suffer from gum disease and may find that they experience a lot of bleeding when they visit the dentist. With laser dental treatment there is less blood loss because the high energy light beam cauterises the blood vessels, and this also prevents any chance of infection. This means that there is much less healing time with laser dental treatment, and less or no need for painkillers or antibiotics afterwards.
If you are suffering from cavities, tooth decay, or gum disease then speak to your Coorparoo family dental practice today and find out about laser dental treatment as an alternative to traditional dental treatment especially if you are suffering from dental anxiety or dental phobia. The longer you delay undergoing dental treatment the more chance there is of losing your tooth or teeth. With laser dental treatment there is no need to be scared of the dentist anymore. You can address your dental health issues and enjoy a beautiful, healthy smile at your comfort and ease. Laser dental treatment is suitable for patients of all ages. You can also speak to your dentist about laser dental treatment for children who are scared of the dentist.
