Laser orthodontics
Orthodontics are a type of dentistry that studies the dental and dental abnormalities of protrusions, gaps and accumulation and is processed to obtain a harmonious face and a beautiful smile.
Orthodontics also address problems caused by repetitive or contagious teeth, upper jaw or open bite, poor jaw position and jaw joint disorders
The ideal time for dental orthodontics is between 10 and 14 years of age. The head and mouth are still growing and the teeth are more manageable.
Types of Orthodontic Calendar:
A laser-treated dentist directs light energy on the teeth or gums that he wants to treat. The laser works as a cutting or dissolving tool for the tissues it passes through.
Laser can be used as a treatment for the following:
tooth decay: Laser is used to remove tooth decay and to prepare teeth for filling.
Gum Disease: The laser can be used as a cutting tool to remove and modify the appearance of the gums.
Teeth whitening: The laser works to save time in the process of teeth whitening.
Removal of tumors: Laser can be used to remove benign and malignant tumors if they occur inside the mouth.
What are the advantages of laser treatment:
1. Laser treatment is often painless or painless. so it reduces the need for local anesthesia.
2 – laser treatment does not produce sounds as issued by the rest of the tools of digging teeth. So the patient will be less tense.
3. Laser reduces the bleeding associated with gum surgery.
4 – During the process of digging teeth, the laser to maintain the proper parts of the tooth to be dug.
What are the disadvantages of laser treatment at the moment:
1- The laser can not be used on teeth with old fillings.
2. The laser can not be used on teeth that are completely molten.
3. The laser can not be used to prepare teeth to receive a crown or bridge.
4. Laser therapy does not completely dispense anesthesia.
5. The cost of laser treatment is often higher.
Although laser has been included as a method of dental treatment since 1995 and despite the prevalence of laser therapy in Western countries, the Association of American dentists did not give the laser full acceptance because of the lack of proof of safety. The Association of American Dentists announced in its latest statement that the association “optimistic about laser treatment but cautiously.”