Going to the dentist can be a frightening prospect for a child; ok it can be pretty scary for adults too, but what is the basis for the fear? Obviously for children it can be simply the idea of something new and unknown. Or perhaps it is not a first visit and there was pain involved with the last visit. Even without first hand experience of pain they have probably heard a few horror stories from friends or older siblings.

If you feel that this is a major problem for you or your child be sure to check out a procedure called Waterlase. This process uses laser energy and water to perform many different types of procedures. Lasers are considered the standard of care in medicine for many surgical procedures, and Waterlase was originally approved for hard tissue procedures and has continued to be approved for numerous other dental procedures.

Countless numbers of dentists have performed millions of procedures using Waterlase, reducing the need for shots, drills and anesthesia. It also allows dentists to cut teeth, gum tissue and even bone with fewer traumas than the normal tools of drills and scalpels. This, naturally, reduces the pain normally involved with some of those procedures.

Another appeal of this type of dentistry is that there is very little “build up” time. Normally some dental procedures require quite a bit of pre-planning and only so much could be done at one time. Or it requires a referral to a specialist. This leaves you with plenty of time to worry and dread your upcoming appointments. With Waterlase most procedures can be done right away and in less time with less referral to specialists.

If you have been postponing a trip to the dentist for any reason, ask about Waterlase and see if perhaps you are a candidate for this procedure.

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