Laser Dentistry

What is Laser Dentistry?

The dental lasers we use are a concentrated beam of light energy instead of heat and vibration to achieve the desired results. A laser effectively removes and sculpts soft tissue in the mouth while simultaneously sterilizing the area and cauterizing the blood vessels.

With new technologies, people no longer have to fear dental care. Thankfully, with laser treatment, there is less discomfort, even during cleanings, and the laser beam completely destroys the bacteria that cause dental decay and other gum diseases.

Patients rarely need to be numb, allowing them to go back to their daily routine without a fat lip or drooling! Those that have dreaded a dental appointment most of their lives can now experience much less discomfort.

Benefits of Laser Dentistry

Here are some of the major benefits associated with laser dentistry:

• Procedures performed using soft tissue dental lasers may not require sutures (stitches).
• Certain laser dentistry procedures do not require anesthesia.
• Laser dentistry minimizes bleeding because the high-energy light beam aids in the clotting (coagulation) of exposed blood vessels, thus inhibiting blood loss.
• Bacterial infections are minimized because the high-energy beam sterilizes the area being worked on.
• Damage to surrounding tissue is minimized.
• Wounds heal faster and tissues can be regenerated.
• Reduces stress and anxiety of patient

Use of Lasers in Dentistry

Lasers are versatile dental tools that are extremely effective for both general and cosmetic dentistry. Laser technology can be used for the following dental procedures:

• Gum re-contouring (remove gummy smile)
• Periodontal therapy (remove disease from gums)
• Removal of aphthous ulcer (kanker core) or herpetic lesion
• Desensitizing teeth
• Remove extra skin under denture to increase comfort of denture
• And many more!

If you have any questions, contact us today to schedule your appointment.