Koch Aesthetic Dentistry Birmingham Alabama – Blog

The word ‘LASER’ is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A laser device emits a powerful, highly-concentrated beam of light. (Didn’t we all love the amazing laser weapons in ‘Star Wars?) Lasers are used in hundreds of applications in almost every Alabama industry including communications, researching, manufacturing, entertainment and medicine.

Lasers are now used in some technologically-advanced Birmingham dental practices on both hard (tooth) and soft (gum) tissue. Lasers allow Birmingham cosmetic dentists a degree of precision that was previously impossible.

How does laser dentistry benefit our Birmingham dental patients?

• Fewer stitches (some surgical procedures require no sutures)
• Shorter healing time
• Decreased chance of infection
• Less damage to surrounding tissue/bone
• Increased patient comfort – anesthesia is often unnecessary

Birmingham  dentists use lasers in crown lengthening, decay detection, bacteria removal in root canals, gum recontouring, biopsy, lesion removal, and tooth whitening.

If you are interested in any of these procedures, call Koch Aesthetic Dentistry at 205-202-8618.  Dr. J. Paul Koch has been providing unsurpassed general and cosmetic dentistry since 2000.

The latest dental technology is useless without the skill and experience necessary to deliver the best possible outcomes. Let us show you some photos of the results we routinely achieve at Koch Aesthetic Dentistry in Birmingham.

-The Dental Spa

The world of dentistry continues to advance at a rapid pace. If you have visited a Birmingham dentist in the past few years, you have probably noticed the things that make your visit more comfortable, such as the ability to watch TV or listen to music while receiving treatment. Many Mountain Brook dentistry patients welcome oral conscious sedation to reduce or eliminate pain.

What may not be as obvious are the advances in techniques, tools and materials. Top Birmingham dentists now use digital computer imaging which is safer than traditional x-rays. Dental technicians can store, retrieve and transmit digital images much easier than was possible with traditional x-ray film.

The use of lasers has also changed the face of dentistry. Laser surgery requires less anesthesia, minimizes swelling, and protects surrounding tissue. Mountain Brook family dentists use lasers for detecting and treating cavities, and dental technicians use them for the curing of restorative materials.

Another exciting development in cosmetic dentistry is the CAD-CAM technology that allows Hoover cosmetic dentists to perform restorations in a single visit. The types of procedures that can be completed in one visit include crowns, fillings, inlays, onlays and veneers.

If you need a thorough exam or want to improve your smile with cosmetic dentistry, call Koch Aesthetic Dentistry at 205-202-8618 to schedule a consultation. During your consultation, you can see before and after photos of some of our smile makeover clients. We would love to help you achieve the smile you have always wanted, and we have the tools, experience and technology to make that happen.

Dr. Paul Koch