Laser dentistry is one of those things that just inevitably sounds a little bit science fiction when you try to explain it. In reality, lasers are used fairly often in dentistry for a wide variety of purposes. The most common ones are in treating the gums, either reshaping them for cosmetic purposes or removing tissue that has been infected.
If you have a laser dentistry appointment coming up, you may be a little bit nervous about how you’ll feel after the treatment. For those wondering what aftercare may look like, and how to make it a little bit easier, here’s a guide that may offer you some useful information.
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