First of all, when we are able to use a laser, there are no needles or numbing of the teeth involved. Laser dentistry is one the most exciting advances in dentistry, particularly for pediatric dentists. We feel that laser dentistry is better because it allows for more precision than traditional dental tools, it’s faster, and recovery is easier. Laser dentistry is better because it eliminates the need for shots, it’s not noisy like a drill, and yes, it’s also pretty cool.