Dentist in St. Louis Reduces Dental Fears With Waterlase Dentistry

Dr. James Maxwell, St. Louis dentist, utilizes Waterlase dentistry to provide comfort for patients and eliminate dental anxieties.

2011-03-13

ST. LOUIS, MO, March 13, 2011 (Press-News.org) Skilled St. Louis and Crestwood cosmetic dentist, Dr. James Maxwell, now offers Waterlase dentistry to help eliminate patients' fears of dental procedures. Many patients are still afraid of going to the dentist because they don't know how comfortable an experience having their teeth fixed can be.

With new laser dental technology now available, this Crestwood cosmetic dentist is capable of providing patients with greater comfort than ever before. The laser system used by this St. Louis dentist is the Waterlase MD, from BIOLASE Technology, Inc. Waterlase is a revolutionary dental tool that uses a combination of laser energy and water to perform a variety of dental procedures with fewer shots and less anesthesia.

"Many patients don't know what laser dentistry is, nor do they know it is an option for treatment. At Crestwood Dental Group we are always looking for ways to improve the comfort and care of our patients, so we have invested in waterlase dentistry to help relieve their fears," said Dr. James Maxwell, dentist in St. Louis.

Approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration for use in several kinds of dental work - including fixing cavities, preparing teeth for crowns and root canals, and even putting in implants - the Waterlase MD laser is being used by thousands of dentists worldwide. Studies have shown that Waterlase Dentistry can be less traumatic than a dental drill. The combination of laser and water provides a quick and unique cutting action that is precise and gentle, allowing it to preserve healthy teeth or gums around a cavity or diseased gums.

"Waterlase is an approach referred to as minimally invasive dentistry," said Dr. Maxwell, dentist in St. Louis. "The concept is to fix the diseased part of your tooth, gums or bone without damaging adjacent healthy tissue." St. Louis laser dentistry gives Crestwood Dental Group a great advantage in providing excellent dental health care with maximum patient comfort.

Crestwood Dental Group is a fun, modern dental practice that utilizes the most state-of-the-art techniques and materials to help patients achieve a healthy mouth and smile. Currently, this dentist in St. Louis uses lasers to perform fillings, gum procedures, teeth whitening, pain therapy and a variety of other procedures.

For patients who are in need of dental work, but may be putting it off because they are afraid of the discomfort, visiting Dr. Maxwell, cosmetic dentist in St. Louis, could put an end to their fear of going to the dentist. Waterlase dentistry allows patients to easily conquer their fears and receive the appropriate treatment they need.

About Crestwood Dental Group: Sole practitioner of Crestwood dental group, specializing in St. Louis laser dentistry, is Dr. James Maxwell. He graduated from Allegheny College in 1995 with a B.S. Degree in Biology and graduated with a Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree in 2000 from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Maxwell stays ahead of the latest technology and materials by attending over 50 hours of continuing education in the field of dentistry. This allows Dr. Maxwell to provide quality care in services including laser dentistry, laser teeth whitening and Invisalign in St. Louis and Crestwood that patients can trust.

Media Contact:
Dr. James Maxwell
drmaxwell@crestwooddental.com
10000 Watson Rd.
Ste J South Bldg.
St. Louis, MO 63126
(314) 821-2134
http://www.crestwooddental.com

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