Is Red light therapy revolutionary for oral health?

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The use of low-level laser for the enhancement of oral health has been a contentious issue for a while, but LEDs are not new in dentistry. From scientific researches, majority of users of LED reported a significant improvement in their oral health even within the first 24 hours of treatment. Despite its scientific backup, the use of light therapy must not be used pervasively at homes, without the regulation or monitoring of a dentist. Studies have shown that individual suffering from oral issues, including; sensitive teeth, tooth-bone damage, tooth decay caused by bacteria, candidiasis or oral thrush, Orthodontic movement of the teeth, gums and jaw bone surgical treatment recovery, oral ulcers, Tonsillitis, cold sores, and other viral oral infections. Is red light therapy more effective than other daily tooth care?On this page1 Is red light therapy more effective than other daily tooth care?2 How does Red light therapy helps in dealing with tooth ache, and Tooth sensitivity?3 Light therapy for Teeth bone and gum damages4 How des Red light therapy works in our bodies?5 What is the ideal level of red light therapy required for oral health treatments6 Conclusion The effectiveness of light therapy for oral health has always been compared with other methods of oral care such as flossing, and tooth-brushing. One of the most surprising findings about the use of red light therapy for oral health is that it will not become more effective than tooth-brushing, or flossing unless it is applied at the right wavelength. Red light therapy will generally reduce oral bacterial count, especially when applied within the 600 and 1000 nm ranges- this range is capable of destroying bacteria strains such as staphylococcus, and lactobacilli , which are bacteria known to cause rapid degeneration of the oral canal . Studies have also supported the idea that the addition of red light therapy to oral care routine can help prevent numerous forms of oral degeneration.How does Red light therapy helps in dealing with tooth ache, and Tooth sensitivity?Tooth sensitivity is a problem that affects the quality of life of an individual, because the patient will no longer enjoy eating sweet foods , as a matter of fact, breathing through the mouth becomes tough. Red light therapy has been found to be very effective in reducing tooth sensitivity. Fortunately, the dentin layer which is the area of the teeth that is sensitive, regenerates all through lifetime, while the enamel does not. Red light, targeted at the dentin layer will increase the speed at which the dentin layer regenerates causing a reversal of tooth sensitivity. You need to ensure that there are no physical barriers blocking dentin production in your teeth, and the complete treatment usually last for few weeks. Red light therapy may also be combined with the recommended complimentary tooth paste to speed up the healing process.Those who suffer from tooth ache often resort to the use of regular painkillers however the use of low-level LED treatments for this same purpose can provide a much more […]