Laser Dentistry:

We are proud and excited to be able to offer the most advanced technologies to your family.  We have two lasers that we employ in our practice, the Fotona LightWalker® and the LightScalpel®.  We use these lasers in our office for a variety of treatments. We like to call them our “healing lights” (great verbiage for young ears). So, if we can suggest, please let us explain our special lights to your child, if they need laser treatment.

Lasers are truly amazing for dentistry, they sterilize as they work, killing viruses and bacteria and reduce aerosols.  When doing soft tissue procedures there is rarely any bleeding which allows our doctors great visibility and prevents the need for sutures.

The benefits of laser dentistry for children include improved precision, faster healing, less pain, reduced bleeding, and lowered infection risk. The laser allows our dentists to only remove the infected portion of your child’s tooth when working on a dental filling. The precision from the laser means that the neighboring teeth and tissues will be protected from damage. The laser also seals the nerve endings as it works as well as sterilizes the area instantly, this means dental anesthesia may not be needed for your child’s visit.

Some of the dental procedures possible with our lasers include:

·         Frenectomies and revisions of tethered oral tissues

·         Dental fillings

·         Treating gum inflammation and gum disease

·         Treatment of ulcers and cold sores

·         Sterilization of the tooth grooves prior to sealant placement

·         Pulpotomy

·         Gingival shaping and removal of excess tissue for braces

·         Exposure of teeth to help with permanent tooth eruption

·         Biopsies

·         Healing with photobiomodulation after trauma or TMD

·         Snoring and sleep apnea treatment