There are varying lasers in the medical/dental field for different purposes. Lasers have many wavelengths that accomplish many surgical procedures. The beauty of a laser ‘cut’ as compares to a traditional scalpel ‘cut’ into soft tissue, is that the healing is superior and post-operative pain is significantly reduced. Lasers also accomplish sterilization of a wound while they ‘cut’ and have a bioregenerative effect. A surgeon’s dream!
In dentistry, the most common laser is the ‘Diode Laser’. This is one that can contour and sculpt an irregular gum line for esthetic enhancement, it can remove excess tissue around a tooth prior to placing a crown and in some instances it can also remove chronically inflamed tissue where there is gum disease. In addition, we are often able to shorten the duration of a ‘Canker Sore’ by using the laser with no anesthetic necessary.
Utilizing a laser in the dental field requires special training and certification for the safe use of this specialized device. We are experienced in the proper handling and effective application of lasers.