Dr. Monica Boniadi of Aliso Laguna Family Dental Care in Laguna Hills, California, has incorporated needle-free and drill-free dentistry, which makes use of laser technology, into her practice. Needle- and drill-free dentistry offers a number of advantages over more traditional dental procedures.

1. DR. MONICA BONIADI ON
THE BENEFITS OF
NEEDLE-FREE AND
DRILL-FREE DENTISTRY
By Dr. Monica Boniadi

2. Introduction
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Dr. Monica Boniadi of Aliso Laguna Family
Dental Care in Laguna Hills, California, has
incorporated needle-free and drill-free
dentistry, which makes use of laser
technology, into her practice. Needle- and drillfree dentistry offers a number of advantages
over more traditional dental procedures.

3. Advantages
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1. The absence of drills and needles reduces and
even eliminates the patient’s pain. Consequently,
patients may not require anesthesia during treatment,
so there are no side effects or numbness from drugs
to deal with.
2. For many patients, the sound of a drill can be
intimidating, so the absence of a drill often helps
patients to relax.
3. Patients may feel less anxiety about going to the
dentist, so they may make more frequent visits. This
helps the dentist to detect problems in the early
stages or prevent them from occurring.

4. Conclusion
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4. The use of a laser can increase accuracy
when performing treatments such as cavity
preparation, cosmetic dentistry, and root
canals.
5. The absence of needles increases the
likelihood that children and adults will receive
safe dental treatment.
6. Patients may need fewer visits to treat a
condition, and per-visit chair time may also be
reduced.