Laser Dentistry – Cherry Hill, NJ
Easy & Precise Dental Care
Lasers are becoming ever more popular among dentists. This state-of-the-art technology offers a range of benefits to patients! That is why Dr. Meadvin and our team are proud to feature a number of laser-based treatments, all of which can allow you to enjoy an easy and precise dental care experience. Would you like to learn more about how laser dentistry in Cherry Hill is changing the way we do things? Continue reading below to discover some fascinating information.
Why Choose Jodi B. Meadvin DMD Family &
Cosmetic Dentistry for Laser Dentistry?
- Biolase Epic X Diode Laser System
- Highly Trained Dentist & Team
- Variety of Laser-Based Treatments
What Are Dental Lasers?
To put it simply, a laser is a highly concentrated beam of light. Different types of lasers can be used in dental settings. In our practice, we feature the Biolase Epic X system. It is a diode laser, meaning that it converts electrical energy into light. As a highly advanced soft tissue laser, it is useful for several purposes.
Types of Laser Dental Treatments
Lasers have a number of potential applications in dentistry, including surgery, cosmetic treatments, pain relief, and more. Dr. Meadvin uses the Biolase Epic X system to perform several procedures. Here is an overview of some of the most common ways in which she utilizes this advanced technology:
Periodontal Therapy
Gum disease is one of the most common oral health infections. Left untreated, it can lead to devastating consequences. Dr. Meadvin often treats gum disease via laser-based periodontal therapy. The laser can precisely remove diseased tissue and kill harmful bacteria in the pockets between the teeth and gums, effectively treating the infection and opening the way for improved oral health.
Restorative Dental Treatment Preparation
Before placing crowns or other types of restoration, a degree of preparation is often necessary. The laser can help our team with this by killing bacteria on and around the teeth. It may also be used to trim the gum tissue in order to create more space on a tooth for a crown.
Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening formulas work by breaking up pigment molecules in the enamel. The results they produce can be greatly amplified with the help of lasers. A laser can activate bleaching ingredients, leading to a brighter smile in just one short dental appointment. This type of teeth whitening is ideal for patients who are eager to remove dental stains as quickly as possible.
TMJ Therapy
TMJ disorder is a painful condition that affects the joints just in front of the ears, which control the movements of the lower jaw. Our Biolase Epic X laser can reduce the discomfort of TMJ disorder by gently heating the affected tissues. It increases blood circulation and relaxes the targeted muscles. Often, laser therapy is most effective when used in conjunction with other approaches to TMJ treatment.
The Benefits of Laser Dentistry
Laser dentistry offers some remarkable benefits:
- Sof tissue lasers tend to be much more precise than scalpels. They are so precise, in fact, that they cause little to no damage to healthy soft tissues.
- Faster recovery times. Laser treatments tend to be more comfortable and have shorter healing periods than procedures performed with traditional instruments.
- Minimal bleeding. When soft tissue lasers are used to remove diseased tissues, they immediately cauterize the targeted area, which means there is little to no bleeding.