| Laser Dentistry |
| With the current advances in dental technology, lasers are increasingly being used for many dental procedures. Soft tissue lasers have many advantages – minimal bleeding, no stitches, minimal discomfort and quicker healing time.
Some dental procedures where lasers are being incorporated include: · Cosmetic gum sculpting – Using a laser, the dentist reshapes the patient's ill proportioned gums to give the teeth a longer, more attractive appearance. · Gum disease - Lasers are used to treat gum disease by reshaping gums to reduce periodontal pockets and remove bacteria. · Lesions - Lasers are used to target and remove lesions in the mouth. They can also be used to treat canker sores. · Teeth Whitening - Lasers are used to increase the efficiency and enhance the effectiveness of in-office teeth whitening procedures. · Tooth decay – The laser targets and removes tooth decay to prepare the surrounding enamel for the filling. Lasers are also used to cure the filling. |