Has anyone had laser dentistry??
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Dental lasers are a family of instruments. Some lasers are used for surgery, some to cure restorative materials and enhance tooth bleaching, and others to remove tooth structure for elimination of disease and restoration – different lasers for different procedures. All lasers require eye protection. Safety glasses with special lenses will be provided. Family and guests in the dental operatory at the time of your laser treatment may also be asked to wear protective eyeglasses.\n\nLasers do not make whining sounds or other annoying noises. You may experience the sound of a rush of air, since air suction is often used to keep the area cool and cleaner. You should be able to relax and be comfortable while the dental laser is in use.\n\nDepending on your treatment needs, your dentist may use the laser for a long period of time or possibly only for brief moments. However, even those procedures that require only a short period of laser usage benefit from the advantages of laser therapy. With laser surgery, there is a reduced need for local anesthesia, bleeding is minimized, swelling is controlled, and there is usually little, if any, postoperative discomfort. Laser energy enhances the effect of tooth bleaching agents for a faster and more effective result. Natural looking restorative materials for teeth are more quickly cured to greater hardness. Lasers that remove tooth decay are fast and seldom require anesthesia.\n\nDental lasers are used for a variety of treatment procedures. Your dentist knows which types of patient care are more patient friendly with a laser than with alternative traditional methods. The dentists using lasers have devoted training time and expense to be able to bring you the many advantages of this exciting new technology.\n\ncc
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You should consult a beauty surgen , laser is giving best results in your case ..
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That sounds very serious and painful..if I were you I think I would get a second opinion because with all the things that they have in the medical world you may can have them removed by laser surgery...check it out.
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Injections are an option. My friend got them and they worked like a charm! Also, lots of topical vitamin K. Laser surgery isn't invasive, but it sure is a step in that direction. Good luck :) Or.... you could just live with how you are???
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There might be.  I just had one done in Jan. They numbed me up, and used a little device to cut out a piece of my gum.  Then they drilled up into the bone and then inserted a metal type post.  Sounds like it could be painful, but really the worst was the numbing up and that wasn't bad at all!  After the numbness wore off I had to take some pain medicine that day and my retainer felt a bit tight the next week.  Other than that, it went so well.  It's healing now, but I think if I were to need another one, I definitely would.  Hope this helps!
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I am terrified of the dentist... I'm 42!!! I have finally found a way I can get things done.. I get intravenis (sp?) sleep dentistry done...  they stick an IV in my arm.. and, although I'm awake.. I'm only semi-aware that something is being done.. I remember almost nothing of the work... 3-4 hours at a time.. I feel no pain... and even when I wake up and afterward.. the pain is bearable.. it's soooooooo much easier....  it's a little more expensive having to pay for the IV but it's worth it if you have a fear of the dentist... I highly recommend it...  check with local dentists.. not everybody does it.
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I work for a dentist and my dad has had it done and it is very painful and I would only do it as a last resort. Very costly. Took my dad a month. Could not eat very very bad pain.
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I had the LaserSheer light diode hair removal done. It didn't hurt, but it was rather expensive.
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Not being able to eat Swedish Fish. lol\nIt's not painful, more like uncomfortable. Take Advil before you go, if you can take it. \nNo needles, no gas. It's a simple procedure. When you go, the assistant will clean up your teeth, talk to you, place  a rubber damn, and ortho cement, then the orthodontist will  place the brackets and bands if you need them on, then the wires. It takes around an hour. You will go every 6-9 weeks at first, then you have more frequent visits. Depending on your teeth they will stay on from 1-4 years, but it's all good. The end result is well worth it. A beautiful smile is well.... beautiful.\nI hope this is helpful.
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No, not that I know of. But there are lasers out there that allow dentists to do dental work requiring little or no anesthesia.
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i had some real nice work done in south east asia. fillings extractions, root canal, post and cap. all very .. i mean VERY cheap...of coures there was no anesthetic and their offices were as clean as a barn...but the work was great...and fast. i'll never go to an american dentist again! ok i didnt have all this done at once but all together [ 2 different dentist]about 40 dollars us  and one time i got ripped off , it should have been less... this is all true but seriously you can get good safe western style work done in a big city clinic set up for foreigners for about 1/4 of western prices. but ive been happy w/ the back alley work.
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Yes.\n\nTheir site even give prices.\n\nhttp://www.dentistbangkokclinic.com/
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Hunnie come the dl? \n\nWhat?\n\nI had one too, and a good dentist shaved it down in front and now it looks like a normal tooth!  I wish I had known about it when I was younger, I would have smiled a lot more then!\n\nI hope this helpedhelpedhelped!
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Depends on your teeth.  I used Crest Whitestrips for a time, and they worked really well (I definitely noticed a difference in the whiteness of my teeth).  However, they irritated my gums to the point where my dentist told me to stop using them and they made my teeth super sensitive to cold and hot (i.e. eating ice cream or drinking tea was painful).  I've never done the laser whitening/Brite Smile, but I've seen those treatments work wonders for folks who have (they are not cheap though).  I would advise trying the strips (making sure to abide by the time guidelines) - you will like the effects of them (they do really work) and if they don't bother your teeth/gums, you should be able to continue use.
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Before the procedure...\n\nYES, Didn't like the needles...\nDuring, not a problem.  Didn't feel a thing.\nAfter, hit and miss.  It hurt alittle, but if I \nhit it, chewed on it.  Yeah....  it can be painful.
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If you have doubts and fears about the procedure maybe you should get a second opinion about what are your best options.  I recently had a "bridge" put in for my front teeth.  One is a "five-unit" (5 teeth).  It looks completely natural and really good.  The crooked tooth you have could be cut down and covered by a bridge that also covers the nearby teeth.  I wish you luck!
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I have had it done. Intially did not hurt, just a tingling sensation, like foil on your teeth. Lasted about a day. you should also know the dentist usually do not  Whitten your entire mouth, they just whitten your smile. My dentist also gave me advil, before the treatment and some to take home. It did make my teeth 2 shades whitter.