What is Waterlase Laser Dentistry?
Waterlase laser dentistry is another proprietary product which is made by the Waterlase company. It involves the use of a laser using argon, a specific laser wavelength, to take care of many dental problems that normally would require a drill. Waterlase dentistry can be effectively used when doing dental surgeries, not to cut the teeth as it is kind of slow, but to produce cauterization so there is less bleeding. It is now also being used somewhat effectively for the treatment of periodontal disease, where the laser beam actually burns away the tartar, cauterizes the tissue and allows healing to be initiated. If there is a deep periodontal pocket alongside of the tooth due to detachment of the bone and soft tissues to the root surface because of periodontitis, the laser helps to a degree that the deep pocket will heal and be reduced in depth so that it is easier to maintain in a healthy state. No Anesthesia Required Waterlase dentistry can also, in some cases, reduce the heat, pressure
