What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word “Dentist?” - Drill? Pain? Shot?! Well here’s the thing, it doesn’t have to be that way.
Hi, I’m Dr. Erin Issac, board-certified pediatric dentist based in Pittsburgh, PA. I started my boutique pediatric dental office 7.5 years ago with two main missions in mind – Positive visits every time and to do kids’ dentistry, differently. And based on the words that most people associate with a dental visit, and that you probably just said in your mind, it seemed like these two goals were going to be pretty difficult, if not impossible, to achieve.
But over the years, with a dedicated and caring team, a warm atmosphere and the latest in dental procedures and technology, we’ve been able to do just that.
One of those pieces of technology is the amazing Waterlase laser by Biolase. Waterlase dentistry combines focused light energy with a stream of water to make restorative dentistry much more gentle, efficient, quiet and safe.
I rarely need to give local anesthesia when using the Waterlase for simple op, and believe me, that goes over much better for kids, parents and my team. Because I rarely need to give local, I don’t have to sit around and wait for teeth to get numb, I can get more treatment done in one visit, there’s less chance of kids biting their numb lips and tongues, and cooperation/positivity level is through the roof.
Kids (and my ears) love that there is no traditional drilling sound or vibrations. Plus, no drilling means less damage to healthy tooth structures, fewer microabrasions from the heat and friction of a traditional drill, and up to 98% percent less aerosol production, which you well know is huge in this day and age.
Oh and did I mention it’s a hard AND soft tissue laser? Not only is it a great tool for simple op, it’s fantastic for soft tissue procedures, like frenectomies, as well. With little to no anesthesia needed, laser frenectomies with Waterlase dentistry are a gentle and effective way to help parents and little ones who may be going through an extremely challenging and stressful time. Besides creating those lifelong relationships with such a positive and needed procedure, performing very quick (usually under 5 minutes), bloodless and suture-less frenectomies is a great way to add a new procedure to your offerings and discover untapped marketing and ROI potential.
Needless to say, Waterlase dentistry has helped tremendously on my professional journey of positive visits every time and to do kids’ dentistry differently. Interested in learning more or trying one out for yourself? Biolase is offering a 45-day free no risk trial of Waterlase to select clinicians. Click here for more info!
How the Waterlase laser has helped improve treatment acceptance and more in my office.