COVID-19 has changed the landscape of dental care all across the country. Dentists are implementing even stricter disinfection and safety protocols than they did before in an effort to make sure that each and every patient that enters their practice remains safe. Obviously, this involves regular cleanings of the treatment area and requiring the staff to wear protective equipment such as masks and gloves at all times. However, sometimes useful safety tools are found in the most unlikely places, and recent findings show that the Solea laser could make a surprisingly significant difference when it comes to reducing the risk of COVID-19. Read on to learn how laser dentistry in Phoenix could be protecting your family in more ways than one.
What Difference Does the Solea Laser Make?
The Solea laser is often used in place of traditional dental drills. It’s generally preferred by dentists who want to keep their patients as comfortable and relaxed as possible during treatment. However, when practices across the country were reopening their doors to non-emergency cases, they realized that using the Solea laser has some side benefits that can help keep patients safe. Compared to traditional dental tools, it reduces splatter by more than 90 percent, and it requires up to 83 percent less water flow. That means there’s far less aerosolization of bacteria and potentially infectious materials. In turn, that makes it easier to maintain a sterile environment in the practice. This means that your dentist can continue performing high-quality treatments without putting you or other patients at unnecessary risk.
What are the Other Benefits of Solea?
Solea is unique in that it’s the first CO2 laser system that has been cleared by the FDA to be used in a variety of hard and soft tissue procedures. The laser it emits has a unique wavelength and is guided by a sophisticated computer. It can be used to remove diseased or unnecessary tissue via a virtually painless procedure; your mouth won’t even have to be numbed beforehand. Furthermore, there will be little to no bleeding afterwards, and your mouth will heal a lot more quickly than it would otherwise. And without a need for anesthesia or an excessive amount of discomfort to worry about, you won’t have to worry about taking the rest of the day off after your treatment; you can simply head back to work or go out to lunch once you’re done.
The Solea laser was already an extremely helpful instrument for dentists with highly anxious patients, but thanks to COVID-19, it has become invaluable. If your dentist uses Solea, you can rest assured that your next dental visit will be a safe, comfortable, and productive one.
About the Practice
At Bell Road Dental Care in Phoenix, Dr. Doug Seqright, Dr. Reza Jefari, and Dr. Sierra Ferreira all combine their unique skillsets and their passion for patient comfort to create the ultimate dental experience. They’ve made sure to keep up with the latest technology, including the Solea laser, to minimize the discomfort you experience during your visit. To schedule an appointment, visit our website or call (602) 404-3483.