www.Ups tatePhys i c i ansSC . com | www.Hea l thL i nksUps tate. com | 15 Anyone who has ever shied away from regular visits to the dentist is likely a perfect candidate for the modern, innovative technology of laser dentistry and Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics procedures. Most everyone knows that dental care is a vital aspect of their health, but a substantial portion of the population does not maintain a regular, ongoing relationship with a dental practice. According to a 2020 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 63% of adults age 18 and older made a dental visit in the previous year. While that does seem like a fairly large number, it also means that nearly 40% of adults in that category are not seeing a dentist annually. There are many reasons why people skip regular dental checkups, but the most prevalent among them seems to be the fear of an uncomfortable or even painful experience. As reported by healthline. com, 3% of men and nearly 5% of women have dentophobia, or fear of the dentist. This phobia may have been the result of past trauma or simply an aversion to the sounds, smells and sensations of the traditional tools of the dental trade most of us grew up with. Imagine a dental office free from the high-pitched whine of the drill, where fillings don’t require the poke of the novocaine needle and where crowns are fitted the same day, requiring no return visits. Southern Laser Dentistry in Greenville offers just this kind of experience to its patients through the use of laser dentistry and CEREC technology. Daniel Knause, DMD, a lifetime resident of Greenville, is one of only a handful of dentists in South Carolina using the state-of-the-art Solea laser for most fillings – without drilling or numbing. In fact, Dr. Knause employs multiple lasers for specific procedures, including ulcer treatment, cold sore treatment, gum depigmentation and more. Use of lasers for these procedures typically results in faster healing and less bleeding. Southern Laser Dentistry’s CEREC machine gives the dentist and his staff the ability to create dental pieces that don't require “goopy” impressions. Dr. Knause makes crowns, bridges, custom night guards, bleach trays, onlays and inlays, and he even has his own line of in-house clear aligners – appropriately named “Dr. K Aligners.” Because the CEREC machine is in the office and onsite staff is trained in its use, Dr. K Aligners are less expensive and do not require the use of a separate lab. The practice also offers cosmetic dentistry. Southern Laser Dentistry has been brightening patients’ smiles in the Greenville area since 2020, with a staff of six specialists supporting Dr. Knause. A holistic health practice, its goal is to be the leading laser dental office in the region. And with cutting-edge technology, a friendly and knowledgeable staff and the forward-thinking and innovative Dr. Knause in the driver’s seat, it seems they may have already reached that goal. LET YOUR SMILE SHINE BRIGHTLY WITH LASER DENTISTRY For more information, contact Southern Laser Dentistry at 864-288-8388 or visit southernlaserdentistry.com. By Dave Clucas SPONSORED MEDICAL CONTENT “Dr. Knause makes crowns, bridges, custom night guards, bleach trays, onlays and inlays, and he even has his own line of in-house clear aligners. “
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