Laser Dentistry

Imagine a beam of light so powerful it can be used to help treat gum disease and perform other dental procedures with precise accuracy and safety. The light is so intense that it kills bacteria and works so quickly there is little or no discomfort. What you have imagined is a dental laser.

The laser emits concentrated energy in the form of a light beam. This beam and each pulse vaporize only a specific number of cell layers within the area of the beam which gives the dentist precise control over the laser. Treatment with the dental laser is different from conventional treatment because it is faster and more efficient. There is little or no bleeding, more sterile, precise and conserving of healthy tissue. The laser is FDA approved, extremely safe and causes no damage to nearby teeth or bone. Our office has been trained extensively in the uses and safety of lasers in dentistry.

As a patient, what does the laser mean to me?

The laser is very precise and allows us to treat gum disease earlier than ever before. We can often intercept problems before they become more severe and require you to face more serious treatment. Gum disease may be today's most serious dental problem. When the laser treats soft tissue inside the mouth, there is little or no bleeding and no need for stitches following treatment.

Will it hurt?

The aspect of the laser many patients appreciate most is the comfort. While no treatment is truly painless, the laser greatly reduces the need for anesthetics such as novocain. This enhances our ability to treat patients who are pregnant or medically compromised. And with the laser, the need for postoperative pain medication is reduced or completely eliminated.

What does the laser look like?

The dental laser is a suitcase-sized unit that contains an energy source and a sophisticated electronic control system. The laser light is delivered by a pen-like hand-piece connected to the energy source by a lightweight optic fiber.

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