We’ve all heard how laser technology can reverse the signs of aging and erase fine lines and wrinkles, right? Now there is a laser that completely changes how dentists can treat cavities; enter Solea from Convergent Dental.
Artistic Dental is proud to announce that we are the first in Phoenix to have the new technology, and more importantly it is needle and drill-free. The tool allows us to perform routine procedures for filling cavities and shaving teeth to be fitted for crowns.
Convergent Dental states that Solea was designed to mimic the look and feel of the drill while eliminating the discomfort that is associated with dental drilling. We’re are committed to delivering anxiety free dentistry and adding the Solea laser equipment at our practice is another helps us offer the latest in care and treatment to our patients.
The rapid pulses of the laser allows us to skip anesthesia in up to 96 percent of cases. The innovative device gives dentists increased control through its variable speed foot pedal. In turn, this saves time and makes for a natural transition from the drill.
Solea is the first isotopic CO2 laser tool ever cleared by the FDA for hard and soft tissue ablation. The laser not only carefully cuts the tooth to remove decay and make way for the filling, it also provides a numbing effect. The tool is fast and offers the precision that traditional measures do not match.
We are excited to offer this service to our patients. We pride ourselves on bringing the latest in dentistry to Artistic Dental and creating a positive experience caring for our patients.
The new equipment arrived in early September. After completing our training, we began treating patients in October. We are currently using the Solea for patients in need of fillings. We have also used it in cases where a patient had a lesion on their tongue. Patients are thrilled to be able to skip the shot and to go home without the numb feeling typically experienced after leaving the dentist.
Charges for the service are the same as traditional fillings and will be covered under insurance based on an individual’s policy coverage.
Feel free to contact our office to learn more about all the technologies we use at Artistic Dental.