Laser Dentistry

Lasers in dentistry can be used for a range of procedures, including:

1. Soft Tissue Treatments: Lasers can be used to reshape or remove soft tissues in the mouth, such as gums. This is often used in procedures like gum contouring or treating gum disease.

2. Hard Tissue Treatments: Lasers are effective in removing tooth decay and preparing teeth for dental fillings, without the need for noisy drills and anesthesia in some cases.

3. Whitening: Laser-assisted teeth whitening can enhance the effectiveness of teeth whitening procedures.

4. Biopsy: Lasers can be used to remove small pieces of tissue for biopsy, aiding in the diagnosis of oral diseases.

5. Treating Sensitivity: Laser therapy can seal tubules on the tooth’s root that cause tooth sensitivity.

6. Dental Surgery: Lasers can assist in performing various dental surgeries, including removing benign tumors, treating sleep apnea, and more.

Benefits of laser dentistry include reduced need for anesthesia, minimized bleeding, shorter recovery times, and often, a decreased need for traditional dental tools that can cause discomfort for some patients.

Types of laser technology we offer:

• Soft Tissue Lasers are a suitable alternative for treating issues within your gum tissue rather than traditional hand-held tools.
• Hard Tissue Lasers are necessary for more advanced procedures such as crown lengthening, frenectomy, and bone contouring. The advantages of this procedure are it causes less bleeding, is gentler on gum tissues, less post-procedure discomfort with faster healing, and more efficient treatment.
• Diode Lasers are an excellent treatment option for gum disease and gingivitis. Our hygienists are expertly trained in how to use this proven treatment to improve your oral health.

To find out more about our laser dentistry options, please do not hesitate to contact our dental team.