One of the first things that dentists realized when they started to use lasers in their treatments was just how little damage was done to the tissue and the teeth afterwards, much unlike a drill that can cause shattering through vibration and the scalpel that often left the patient needing stitches. Of course, this type of treatment then evolved into what is known as Waterlase, which is now being used by dentists all around central London. It incorporates water and a laser at the same time and cuts and bores without heat pressure or vibration. This means the damage done to the surrounding areas is minimal, because it is so deftly accurate. Pain in procedures such as fillings, root canals and gum contouring is kept to a minimum, meaning that on some procedures, there is no need for anesthetic. The procedure leaves very little trauma, swelling and bleeding to the mouth and because it is so fast and accurate, it makes return visits to the dentist redundant. Now just imagine how that would feel for someone who suffers from some form of dental phobia- thank god for technology!
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Waterlase and the art of Painless Dentistry in Central London
September 28th, 2011Dentistry without the pain! Waterlase methods at Central London dentists delight patients
June 28th, 2011
For many people who suffer from dental phobia (the fear of visiting the dental surgery) the main thing that makes them feel anxious is the thought of the dental drill. But technology has conspired to produce and effective way of carrying out many of the same procedures as drill but using jets of water instead! Patients are reporting that the benefits are immediate and obvious and they are a lot happier to go to the dentist for vital work.
Caries removal, some gum procedures and cavity protection can now be carried out using a new method called Waterlase. Jets of water that are enhanced with lasers perform the same functions as a dental drill but without the skull-shaking vibrations and high pitched whining sound. All in all, when the drill is silent, a dental surgery is a more pleasant place to be for every one.
Dentists are finding that they can be far more accurate with their work when they use Waterlase and are delighted that many patients are simply more relaxed in the surgery. The increased accuracy is reducing the length of time it takes to complete some procedures, meaning that you need not necessarily take the whole morning or afternoon off work to have a dental job done in your mouth.
If this all sounds like welcome news to you because you’ve been putting off a vital piece of work, have a chat with your Central London dentist and ask them if they are using Waterlase in their surgery. This silent, accurate and pain-free improvement to the dental drill is becoming more widely used in the United Kingdom and you can benefit from it.
Painless surgery with Waterlase at London W1 dentist
July 21st, 2010
Dental technology is advancing all the time. New tools and devices are being used to improve the quality and efficiency of treatment and one such device is the new Waterlase laser tool which uses a gentle spray of water to make dental treatments more comfortable and less unpleasant for patients. A relief, I’m sure for those of you who aren’t exactly keen on going to the dentist . Unlike the old-fashioned dentist’s drill, which uses heat, vibration and pressure to be effective, Waterlase lessens the impact on the mouth meaning patients require less anaesthetic and in some cases, none at all.
With Waterlase, your appointments will not last as long and you will be free to carry on your normal business much sooner and with far less discomfort. You also most likely wont need a nasty anaesthetic injection before surgery, common with other tools. This has understandably made Waterlase very popular with patients. For dentists, it means that operations and procedures can be carried out quicker and with fewer appointments.
Lasers themselves are not new to dentistry but the revolutionary use of water with Waterlase has improved upon the existing technology. Lasers can be used in many dental procedures including for fillings, crowns and root canal surgery. The other benefits of lasers at London W1 dentists are that they sterilise the wounds and make recovery time quicker. They can also cauterize any open tissue making the chance of infection significantly less. Ask your dentist about the new Waterlase technology for your next procedure.
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Central London dentist uses pioneering Waterlase technology
February 19th, 2010
It seems that every year there is another breakthrough in the world of dentistry that provides patients with safer and easier treatments. The latest in this line of developments is a new dentistry tool called Waterlase. This pioneering new technology can be used for a variety of treatments on both the teeth and the gums making treatments much more comfortable than has previously been possible.
Lasers have been used for a number of years now in dental treatment because of the advantages they have over other equipment. Because lasers use heat the chances of infection are greatly reduced. They also have a cauterising effect, which means that wounds are sealed immediately after incision so that there is reduced blood loss and recovery times are vastly improved.
Waterlase was first used in the US at the very end of the 90s and has been successfully used across the country by thousands of dentists. The technology is now being more and more widely used in the UK and represents a genuine technological shift in the future of dentistry. Waterlase is even being used as an alternative to the much-feared dentist’s drill in many procedures. Waterlase removes the need for pressure and vibration to achieve the same results as the drill and uses a fine mist of water to limit the affects of heat in the mouth.
Waterlase is an incredibly accurate tool that is being used right now by Central London dentists to treat patients with a variety of complaints. Ask your dentist about the possibilities at your next appointment.
