{"id":219,"date":"2021-01-28T11:46:13","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T11:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.harrowdentalpractice.co.uk\/news\/?p=219"},"modified":"2021-03-02T16:23:44","modified_gmt":"2021-03-02T16:23:44","slug":"no-drill-dentistry-with-a-dental-laser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.harrowdentalpractice.co.uk\/news\/no-drill-dentistry-with-a-dental-laser\/","title":{"rendered":"No Drill Dentistry With A Dental Laser"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"laserFor many people, visiting the dentist\u2019s office is nothing short of a nightmare. They would rather bear extreme toothache and discomfort, than dare step foot into a dental clinic. <\/span><\/p>\n

According to the <\/span>Oral Health Foundation<\/span><\/a>, one in every third person in the UK has some form of dental fear, while one-eighth of the population suffers from extreme dental phobia. Similarly, it has been estimated that around <\/span>31%<\/span><\/a> of UK citizens have untreated teeth cavities because they are afraid of going to their dentist, while another 29% suffer from dental pain for the same reason.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Research<\/span><\/a> has indicated that the fear of the needle and strange, frightening sound of the dentist drill are among common reasons why people avoid visiting their dentists – even at the cost of their oral health.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are also one of those individuals who dread the dental drill and tries to find any excuse to forgo a scheduled dental appointment, then there is good news for you. <\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks to dental lasers<\/a>, you don\u2019t have to bear the dreadful sound of a dental drill anymore. You can simply relax on the dental chair, while your dentist performs treatment with a dental laser soundlessly – without the need for a drilling procedure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Not only have dental lasers started to replace the dental drills in dental offices, but they are also used by dentists to perform newer innovative treatment procedures. This article explains how you can benefit from lasers as a dental patient – especially if you do not like the sound of the dentist drill.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Is Laser Whitening Better Than Dentist Home Kit?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Dental lasers have completely revolutionised how dentists perform teeth whitening. Not only laser-assisted whitening procedures require lesser time, but they also provide superior whitening results compared with other professional and at-home whitening procedures – that too in just one sitting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But how do lasers make teeth whitening more effective<\/strong>? Let us explain. Most whitening formulae containing a bleaching agent that penetrates into the tooth enamel and removes the stains. When dentists use lasers during professional whitening, they activate these whitening formulae which allow them to reach deeper into the tooth and remove more stains – thereby achieving a better aesthetic outcome.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How Does A Laser At The Dentist Work?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Dentists use different types of lasers for performing various procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n