Drills and shots are synonymous with dental issues, for just about anything above a routine cleaning. For many children, this can take the already scary experience of going to the dentist and turn it into a lifelong aversion caused by the pain and discomfort associated with having a drill inside of their mouth. Of course, the best way to avoid dental procedures is by the child avoiding cavities and tooth decay with great oral habits, but even the best brushers may need a procedure eventually. Missoula families trust the pediatric laser dentistry provided by Bitterroot Dental with their children’s procedures to avoid the scariness caused by the drill and the shot.
Lasers Aren’t As Scary
Not many things sound scary when compared to a drill burrowing into a tooth in a person’s mouth, but the mental image drummed up by a laser firing into one’s mouth may be a contender. We have been trained by science fiction movies to see lasers as world-ending destructive forces, as sort of the future weapon of mass destruction. In reality, lasers are just concentrated beams of light, and they are very effective at combating tooth decay in a non-invasive way.
From the patient’s perspective, this new technology features very little noise, and almost no discomfort. Patients of all ages tend to find the laser treatment as a preferred alternative to conventional drilling for it’s lack of discomfort and reliance upon the time-consuming numbing caused by local anesthetics. In children this benefit is compounded, as many have never experienced the shot or drill. Children of the coming generation will find the dentist to be nowhere near as scary as their parents likely have.
Our Pediatric Dentistry
Still not convinced? Check out Our Testimonials to see what local families have to say about this breakthrough dentistry. Bitterroot Dental is Missoula’s Top Rated Local® pediatric and family dentistry. Schedule An Appointment today at 406-203-9924!
