{"id":28,"date":"2025-04-14T15:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T15:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westchestergentledentistry.com\/blog\/?p=28"},"modified":"2026-02-03T01:09:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T01:09:58","slug":"laser-root-canal-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westchestergentledentistry.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/14\/laser-root-canal-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Laser Root Canal Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When the tissue inside a tooth has become infected, root canal treatment may be needed to save the tooth and prevent the infection from spreading to other parts of the tooth or jaw. The procedure involves removing the infected tissue, cleaning the canal, and then sealing it off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Most people don\u2019t exactly jump for joy at the thought of having a root canal. Traditional root canal therapy uses drills to remove infected tissue and strong chemicals, such as bleach, to disinfect the canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today root canal treatment<\/a> can be far gentler, faster and more accurate. If you have a dentist like Dr. Alidadi<\/a>, who stays on top of cutting-edge technology, then you are in luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is laser<\/a> root canal therapy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since the early seventies, laser technology in dentistry has made great strides. Advances in fiber optics have resulted in lasers that are thinner, yet more durable, and more precise than their predecessors. Studies have shown that these lasers can eliminate bacteria that could not be reached using traditional methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Waterlase\u00ae system<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Alidadi uses the FDA-approved Waterlase\u00ae laser. Unlike the drill, Waterlase does not apply heat, vibration, or pressure\u2014the things that can cause bruising and trauma in traditional root canal treatment. This makes the procedure gentler, faster, and more accurate, and reduces healing time. Dr. Alidadi can usually provide root canal therapy in a single visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do I need a root canal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over 15 million Americans a year receive root canal treatment. Here are some signs indicating that you may need a root canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n