At Total SmileCare, Dr. Giri Palani uses
Waterlase Technology to improve patient comfort and increase the efficiency and precision of dental treatment. There are many ways that Waterlase has provided a more relaxing dental experience, but we have chosen six to share with our readers today.
1. Patented Hydrophotonic™ Technology Waterlase® Dentistry uses a
patented technology combining YSGG laser energy and a spray of water, a process
called HydroPhotonics™, to perform a wide range of dental procedures on teeth,
gum and bone more comfortably. Typically, Waterlase Dentists use fewer shots and
less anesthesia reducing patient anxiety and providing a more relaxing dental
experience.
2. Fewer Shots & Less Anesthesia Waterlase® is a versatile tool that allows dentists to cut teeth, bone
and gum tissue with less trauma and do procedures that can't be done with
traditional tools such as the drill and scalpel. Your Waterlase® dentist will
determine what type of treatment is appropriate for your needs.
3. Proven Technology, Comfortable Care Lasers have long
been the standard of care in medicine for many surgical and cosmetic procedures
such as LASIK, wrinkle removal, hair removal and many others. The Waterlase® was
approved for hard tissue procedures in 1998 and since has been cleared for
numerous additional dental procedures. Thousands of dentists around the world
have performed millions of procedures with less need for shots, anesthesia,
drills and post-op numb lips.
4. Patient Comfort Heat, vibration and pressure are the primary causes of pain associated
with the use of the traditional dental drill. Since cutting both hard and soft
tissues (teeth and gums) with the Waterlase® does not generate heat, vibration
or pressure, many dental procedures can be performed with fewer shots, less need
for anesthesia, less use of the drill and fewer numb lips! Additionally, using
the Waterlase® for gum procedures reduces bleeding, post-operative pain,
swelling and the need for pain medication in many cases.
5. Fewer Dental Visits Since you
often do not need shots or anesthesia, a Waterlase® dentist can perform cavity
preps in all areas of the mouth in just one visit. This technology also gives
trained Waterlase® dentists the ability to perform many procedures that were
previously referred to specialists.
6. Versatility The Waterlase® is extremely versatile. It can be used for a wide range of
hard and soft tissue procedures. From decay removal, cavity preparation, root
canals, smile design, gum and bone surgical procedures and many others.
To learn more about Waterlase, or our other
dental technologies that we use for our dental implant patients, Smile Makeover cases, and
restorative treatment appointments, please
visit our website or call our Beverly Hills, CA office at
310-547-1128.
