My daughter has open angle glaucoma in right eye
She has cavity in right side which may need filling or root canal and a possible extraction for left wisdom tooth .We want to know can Laser dentistry be opted in her case else otherwise since she is on multiple glaucoma medications is there any interference with local anesthesia used for normal dentistry?
Get to know if cavity needs filling or RCT if only filling is required it is done without Anesthesia which can be done easily with no complications. Prescribed medications should be shown to dentist as accordingly things will be planned , laser dentistry will not help in this case .
It is generally considered safe and can be an alternative to traditional dental procedures in some cases. Laser dentistry may offer benefits such as reduced bleeding, less discomfort, and faster healing. However, its suitability depends on the specific dental issue and the dentist's expertise.
And not all dental procedures can be aided with lasers. Especially if its an extraction ( atraumatic or surgical ) lasers cannot be employed.
There is no interference of Glaucoma medications with dental local anesthesia
Hi,
There is no problem undergoing dental treatment if she is under glaucoma medication. Laser dentistry is not possible for all dental procedures. Suggest you discuss the history with your dentist prior to starting the dental procedure.
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