How painful is a laser treatment? | Root canal treatment by laser

How painful is a laser treatment?

Also in the case of root canal treatment with a laser, the corresponding area of the mouth is anaesthetized with a local anaesthetic. As a rule, the entire supply area of a nerve in the area of the corresponding tooth is anaesthetized, so that no pain is noticeable for the patient. The laser has the advantage that a root canal treatment with it is much faster than with conventional instruments.

The duration of the treatment and thus any accumulation of pain is therefore reduced. In general, patients do not feel any pain during treatment with a laser. The laser also has the advantage that it is very gentle on the surrounding tissue. This is another reason why the pain that can occur even after a root canal treatment is very low. Pain may occur after the treatment as with any root canal treatment, but there is no need to fear pain during the treatment with the laser.

Is laser treatment possible during pregnancy and lactation?

If a root canal treatment is necessary during pregnancy, it should be performed in the 2nd trimester (= 2nd trimester of pregnancy). During this time the risk of secondary damage to the unborn child is lowest. The laser poses no risk during pregnancy.

Anaesthesia is not a problem during pregnancy and in case of pain after root canal treatment, paracetamol can be taken. If antibiotic prophylaxis is necessary, tetracycline should be avoided, as it can lead to discoloration of the child’s teeth. The only problem is the preparation of X-rays, which are very important for the therapy. Although the child will not suffer any damage from the mother’s dental x-rays, this topic is controversially discussed. In severe cases, X-ray diagnostics can be omitted.

Summary

During a root canal treatment you often have to decide whether to pay for additional services, such as the use of a microscope or a laser, out of your own pocket in order to optimize the chances of success. Whether this is possible depends on your own financial situation and the necessity of the additional services. Experience shows that in most cases the investment pays off and contributes to the longer preservation of the tooth.If you have any questions or uncertainties, it is best to talk to the dentist where you would like to have the procedure performed, as he or she can advise you individually on the situation at hand and explain the possible benefits. The latest techniques are helpful and can make work easier, but still require careful and thorough work.