While using dental lasers, I have also noticed that apprehensive patients tend to feel at ease when they learn that their procedure will involve lasers. Although we rarely encounter any issues in terms of case acceptance, I have noticed that patients feel more comfortable moving forward with their treatment because they’re impressed with our laser technology, making it a perfect fit for the culture of our practice.

In fact, one of my most memorable experiences involving lasers was when we were giving an anxious patient an explanation of how we would use our Waterlase during his surgical procedure. Once we told him we were going to perform the whole procedure using laser technology, he interrupted and said that alone made him feel comfortable enough to move forward with his surgery. These types of comments from patients are becoming more and more common since implementing dental lasers in our practice.

Patients like the one described end up raving about our practice because our lasers have helped them undergo a smooth and painless procedure. The tools that we are using, which patients have not always been fortunate enough to experience before coming to our offices, make the experience unique. As I mentioned, through the use of dental lasers our patients also have less post-op pain, which is likely related to how thorough the disinfection procedure is when our lasers are used.

Our lasers also contribute to our minimally invasive philosophy. Being able to preserve more of their natural tooth structure means our patients will get to enjoy their beautiful smiles for longer.

Using Waterlase has impacted my dental practice in many positive ways. First, our lasers helped us treat patients in a single visit instead of requiring multiple separate treatments, which has opened up our schedule and allowed us to see more patients who are in pain even faster. From a business perspective, having the ability to see more patients each day has increased our productivity levels and given us the ability to conduct more procedures. Additionally, at the end of the day, we’re less fatigued because the procedures are now more efficient and of course less time-consuming.

Over the years, we’ve become increasingly committed to building and maintaining the high-end nature and reputation of our practice, and Waterlase fits right into that goal. Now that I’ve seen the benefits for our patients and our practice firsthand, my only regret is not adopting them sooner. If you ask me, dental lasers have a place in every aspect of the way you practice dentistry today.