What's the best way to do many dental procedures? At the dental office of Dr. Joel Levy in Larchmont, NY, laser dentistry accomplishes many preventive, cosmetic, and restorative treatments more comfortably and quickly than ever before. Here's what you need to know about this innovative tool.

Just what is laser dentistry?

Dr. Joel Levy uses the Waterlase system to deliver a wide range of in-office treatments which previously were more time-consuming and invasive. Hand-held Waterlase instruments combine a stream of water with focused light energy instead of high-speed drills or uncomfortable incisions.

Patients experience far less pain, less bleeding, and quicker recovery times. In fact, laser dentistry in our Larchmont, NY, office truly is minimally invasive, and many times, patients require little to no anesthetic, reports 123Dentist.

Also, the Waterlase instrument delivers variable wavelengths of light, making it adaptable to both hard and soft oral tissues. Because of its extraordinary precision, this laser targets just the area to be treated, with little to no collateral damage to surrounding tissues. There's no appreciable sensation of heat and no vibration as with typical dental drills and other instruments.

Laser dentistry treatments

There are many. Your care plan will depend on your individual diagnosis. Treatments may include:

• Gum disease therapy, disinfection, and debridement of soft tissues impacted by advanced periodontitis
• Gummy smile sculpting, removal of excess gum tissue to affect a more pleasing and even gum line
• Cavity site preparation
• Surface roughening of tooth enamel (enameloplasty) for application of plastic sealants (a tooth decay preventive), and porcelain veneers
• Frenectomy, or removal of a tongue tie
• Laser whitening, application of a concentrated hydrogen peroxide gel, then activation of the chemical with light energy to remove years of enamel stains (up to eight shades of color improvement)
• Removal of fibromas and other benign oral growths
• Treatment of canker sores

Wonderful results

Whether you require preventive, restorative, or cosmetic dental procedures, laser dentistry from Dr. Joel Levy can help. Why not call our office to learn more about it? For our Larchmont, NY, location, phone (914) 834-9534.