Laser Dentistry for Kids in Twinsburg, OH
Drill-Free Dental Care with Solea Laser
Great Beginnings Pediatric Dentistry has offered Solea laser dentistry to children in Twinsburg and across Northeast Ohio since 2015. Dr. Rachel Rosen was an early adopter of this minimally invasive dental technology because of what it means for kids: fewer needles, fewer appointments, less anxiety, and more smiles on the way out the door.
The Solea laser is a quieter, more precise alternative to the traditional dental drill. For cavity treatment it eliminates the need for a shot in many cases, and because the laser works faster than a drill, appointments are shorter and fewer overall. The Solea laser is also the technology behind Dr. Rachel’s frenectomy procedures for tongue tie and lip tie releases. Tt removes tissue precisely while simultaneously cauterizing, which means less bleeding and faster healing.
Benefits of Solea Laser Dentistry for Kids
A traditional dental drill uses a spinning bit to physically grind away tooth decay, relying on heat, pressure, and vibration to do the work. The Solea laser works differently. It delivers concentrated light energy that vaporizes decay precisely, with no grinding, no pressure, and for most kids, no shot required. The laser also leaves behind more healthy tooth structure than a traditional drill, so treated teeth remain as strong as possible. Below we cover more benefits of this minimally invasive cavity treatment option.
No Needles
The pain that comes from a traditional dental drill is caused mostly by the heat and vibrations it produces. These are absent with the laser, which instead produces a numbing effect while it works. This means many procedures can be performed without any shots to numb the area first.
No Alarming Noise
The high-pitched whine of a traditional drill can be unsettling to many patients. That sound is absent with the Solea laser! The noise at times is described more like the little pops of pop corn popping! This happens as water droplets “pop” from the laser’s focus.
No Jarring Vibrations
The dentist must apply pressure with a traditional drill to remove the decay. The result is uncomfortable strain on the jaw and jarring vibrations. No pressure is needed with the laser; the doctor simply aims it on the decayed area. The laser does the work, not the dentist pushing on the drill.
No Lingering Numbness
Because many procedures with the laser don’t require a shot to numb the area, children don’t leave with that “fat” tongue and mouth feeling. As a result, the child is less likely to bite their tongue or cheek and can return to normal eating habits more quickly.
More Precise Treatment
The laser’s pinpoint accuracy keeps more of the healthy tooth intact than a traditional drill does. This means more healthy tooth to support the filling and a stronger tooth long term.
Fewer Appointments
Compared to a traditional drill, the laser works quickly. As a result, patients enjoy shorter and fewer visits, saving time and stress for both children and parents.
Although not every procedure can be done with this technology, Dr. Rachel finds many opportunities to use it every day, caring for children from Twinsburg, Solon, Macedonia, Hudson, and beyond.
Infant Laser Dentistry
Laser dentistry also offers exciting options for infants at Great Beginnings Pediatric Dentistry. For infants and children suffering from tongue tie or lip tie, laser frenectomy may be the answer. The Solea laser makes it possible for for Dr. Rachel to quickly and safely perform a frenectomy without the use of anesthesia. To learn more about the benefits of infant laser dentistry at Great Beginnings Pediatric Dentistry, check out our laser frenectomy page.
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