Laser Dentistry
Do you get ulcers or cold sores? Did you know that you could halve the recovery time by the use of our laser?
It is true! Providing laser treatment at low energy levels can be useful and beneficial for healing and regeneration. This is called low-level laser therapy or photobiomodulation. It stimulates cellular mitochondria, which leads to increased collagen formation and therefore faster wound healing.
We also use lasers to disinfect root canals to provide you with a greater outcome and longevity for the tooth.
The earlier you call us, the more effective the laser treatment is.
Although initially confronting, patients are unaware of the potential uses of laser with the treatment of cold sores and ulcers.
There are many other uses of laser in dentistry, including:
- Tongue and lip tie releases
- Gum recontouring
- Operculectomy (removing the flap of gum over an erupting wisdom tooth)
In these cases, why use a scalpel, when you can use laser?
- Greater precision
- Relatively bloodless during and after procedure
- Bacterial reduction at site of procedure
- Minimal swelling and scarring
- Minimal or no suturing
- Less post-operative discomfort and pain