Millions of people in the US report experiencing some level of dental phobia or anxiety. Some studies indicate that about 25% of US adults experience fear of needles. When you need a treatment that combines dentistry and needles, the result can be an extremely fearful patient. The good news for patients who fear visiting the dentist and/or don’t like needles is that more and more dental offices are providing completely anesthesia-free dentistry services using lasers. Dentists who use the innovative Solea Laser report they are able to perform both soft and hard tissue treatments quickly and comfortably without anesthesia.

The Solea Laser

The Solea Laser system is unique, in that it can be used for a wide range of soft and hard tissue treatments. That means we can utilize the same system to treat gum disease, prepare teeth for dental crown placement, or reshape the gum line. This innovative dental laser system is changing the way dental care is performed. For soft tissue treatments, patients experience significantly more comfortable treatment with little to no bleeding and complete recovery in 48 hours or less. Patients who need hard tissue treatments will no longer have to worry about the high pitched squeal of the dental drill or potentially painful removal of tooth enamel.

Treatments Using Solea Lasers

Imagine visiting the dentist for a traditional filling. Before your dentist starts the procedure, you will likely receive an anesthesia injection. For patients who are fearful of needles, this can be stressful, and patients who have adverse reactions to anesthesia may experience pain, sensitivity, or inflammation. Once your mouth is numb, you then have to hear the high whine of the dental drill that can trigger fearful responses for patients who suffer from dental phobia or anxiety. Once your treatment is complete, you’ll still have to spend hours with a numb mouth. Now, imagine receiving a filling without the needles or drills. Instead, you receive a completely painless tooth preparation and filling placement. Then, you leave still feeling great. No needle phobia, no potential for adverse reactions, and no lengthy recovery time. Solea Lasers make this possible. You can receive a number of treatments using Solea Lasers, including:

• Deep cleanings and other treatments for gum disease sufferers
• Preparation for fillings, crowns, bridges, and other dental restorations
• Removal of excess gum tissue, reshaping of the gum line, or exposure of larger amounts of tooth structure in preparation for dental restoration

Meet the Southeastern Dental Care Team

At Southeastern Dental Care, our Lakeville dentist and team are happy to offer treatment using the Solea Laser. Whether you’re looking to create positive dental experiences for your child or you want to discover the difference possible with pain and needle free dental care, call our office to find out more. We look forward to providing you and your whole family with anesthesia-free dentistry in our state-of-the-art Lakeville dental office.