Faster treatment times

Digital dentistry reduces treatment times, making it a great option for busy professionals and parents who need to arrange appointments around hectic schedules. In addition to cutting down on the number of appointments you will need, digital dentistry also allows you to receive care without visiting the dentist’s office.

Reduced need for dental anesthesia

While anesthesia does work, it isn’t always necessary. With digital dentistry, the need for anesthesia is reduced. In fact, many patients don’t even need it at all. This is because laser dentistry is painless and fast. You don’t have to worry about feeling the drill or experiencing dental pain. Laser dentistry is so gentle and non-invasive that you don’t even require numbing.

Less pain

Digital dentistry means less pain. Since it doesn’t have the high-pitched whines of high-speed drills, it’s quieter, too. Many patients report that digital dentistry is far gentler than drills, since it can more accurately target the exact area requiring treatment. This makes it a more comfortable experience for the patient.

Less dental drill noise

Patients who are scared of the dentist or suffer from dental anxiety will find that having their procedure completed digitally reduces the amount of drill noise. While modern dentistry has made dental drills less noisy, many patients still feel that it makes a lot of noise. Even those who have been going to the dentist since they were a child remain sensitive to the sound of a dental drill.

Less dental trauma

Digital dentistry techniques can reduce the amount of trauma to your teeth.

Traditional drills can make teeth more sensitive. This sensitivity can extend to the nerve inside the tooth.

Digital dentistry techniques do not cause as much trauma to your teeth. They also are less likely to cause damage to the nerve inside a tooth.

Reduced need for dental x-rays

Digital x-rays require lower amounts of radiation than traditional film x-rays. The digital dental x-rays are also faster, more comfortable, and safer. With traditional film x-rays, patients must bite down on a piece of film with their teeth exposed. Digital x-rays only take a few seconds to take, and patients can bite down on a plastic mouth guard.

Smaller dental fillings

Digital dentistry offers a number of benefits over traditional dental tools. One of these benefits is the ability to create smaller dental fillings.

That’s because dentists are able to work much more precisely, which also means using less dental material. Some dental fillings, for instance, can even be made from composite resin rather than metal, which can increase the strength and durability of the filling.

Better oral health outcomes

Digital dentistry leads to better patient outcomes. When a dentist uses digital x-rays, intraoral cameras, and other tools, he or she is better able to visualize issues, diagnose problems, and treat patients. These high-tech tools are also more accurate and take up less space than traditional tools.

Less need for dental

Digital dentistry allows for a higher level of accuracy throughout the process. This can help reduce the risk of needing a restoration, such as a crown or a filling.