New Dental Treatments That Will Shape the Future of Dentistry

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Going to the dentist’s is a very traumatic experience for many. Whether because as a child they didn’t have the best treatment or because of other’s stories about their visits, going for a regular check-up and intervention is often a nightmare. However, with the newest dental treatments and treatments developed, going to the dentist’s will be a breeze. You’ll never have to worry about painful drilling and waiting for weeks for your crowns to be made because the future is here.

Laser Dentistry

Laser technology is taking the dental field by storm. Some of the uses of laser dentistry include treatments such as laser teeth whitening, removing tooth decay, preparing the tooth’s enamel for the receipt of filling, reshaping the gums, removing bacteria during a root canal, eradicating lesions. Laser dentistry is known for its added benefit of providing the ultimate comfort during procedures. That is especially true for tooth decay removal, where instead of a drill, a dentist will use laser technology and eliminate any discomfort. On top of that, with the use of a laser, anesthesia may not be necessary during the procedure. Furthermore, the laser will sterilize the gums, making infection less likely. Patients lose less blood during a laser treatment than they do in traditional surgery.

Digital Smile Design

Another innovative treatment in the field of dentistry allows you to plan your restorative treatments more efficiently. How? Well, at a professional dental laboratory, you can find the revolutionary Digital Smile Design technology. Namely, the technology allows you to plan the restorative process along with your dentist while having all the guarantees that the desired results will be achieved. That way, you won’t have to worry about misunderstanding and disappointment of getting the wrong type of smile.

Cosmetic Dental Crowns

Are you not happy with the way your teeth look because some of them are chipped? Or maybe they are poorly shaped, or you have too much space between your teeth. Whichever the problem, crowns are going to be the best solution. They’re custom-made to fit over your whole tooth. Once the cosmetic dentist has prepared it, you’ll try them on and see whether you’ve gotten the desired smile. Crowns are usually made out of acrylic or porcelain fused to metal to withstand biting pressure. You won’t ever have to cover your mouth when you’re smiling again because crowns will offer you a Hollywood smile you’ve always wanted.

Silver Diamine Fluoride

The technology has progressed so much that now you can stop a tooth cavity in its tracks with a simple drop of liquid brushed onto the offending spot. Silver diamine fluoride has been shown to stop tooth decay. Containing 62% water, 25% silver, 8% ammonia, and 5% fluoride, Silver Diamine Fluoride successfully kills the bacteria causing the cavity on contact. On top of that, it provides the extra benefit of strengthening the tooth in the area where the cavity started.

Air-Abrasion Technology

The drill is the reason many people refuse to go have their teeth checked and decay removed. Hopefully, with new technologies such as Air-Abrasion, people will feel less scared to go to the dentist. With Air-Abrasion, a stream of microscopically fine powder is emitted, which allows for the decay on tooth surfaces to be gently sprayed away. There will be no heat and vibrations like it would during drilling, which allows for much more comfort during the treatment. What’s more, with this form of “drill-less dentistry”, dentists can treat decay at an earlier stage, preserving more of the tooth’s original structure.

With new dental treatments on the horizon, making sure that your teeth are healthy and decay-free will be easier than ever. On top of that, you won’t have to worry about experiencing any discomfort or needing anesthesia because the new technologies aim to make every dental procedure pain-free.

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Diana Smith is a full time mom of two beautiful girls and a passionate traveler. In her free time she enjoys exercising and preparing healthy meals for her family.