What is Dental Laser Therapy?

Dental laser therapy uses highly focused beams of light energy to treat tissue with extreme precision. The specific wavelength of the laser allows us to target only the treatment area, leaving surrounding healthy tissue undisturbed.

We utilize state-of-the-art dental lasers that offer significant advantages:

• Minimally Invasive: In many cases, lasers replace the need for scalpels, stitches, and traditional drills.

• Comfort: Laser procedures often require little to no anesthetic, minimizing discomfort both during and after the appointment.

• Faster Healing: The laser seals blood vessels and nerve endings as it works, resulting in reduced bleeding, swelling, and significantly faster recovery times.

This advanced technology enables us to deliver superior results with maximum patient comfort.

Common Uses for Laser Dentistry

Dental lasers are incredibly versatile tools that enhance the precision and comfort across both restorative and cosmetic dentistry.

Therapeutic (Treatment) Applications:

• Gum Disease Treatment: Used to precisely remove diseased tissue and kill bacteria deep within periodontal pockets, often used in conjunction with deep cleanings (scaling and root planing).

• Cold Sore and Canker Sore Treatment: Lasers can quickly reduce pain and dramatically speed up the healing time of painful mouth lesions.

• Frenectomy: A quick, gentle procedure to correct a “tongue tie” or “lip tie.”

Cosmetic Applications:

• Gum Contouring/Reshaping: Used to precisely reshape excessive or uneven gum tissue, correcting a “gummy smile” to reveal more tooth structure for a balanced, aesthetic result.

• Teeth Whitening Activation: Lasers can safely activate and accelerate the chemical reaction of professional whitening gels for faster, more profound results.

The Benefits of Choosing Laser Treatment

Choosing laser therapy for your dental procedure offers distinct advantages that enhance your experience and the outcome of your treatment:

1. Reduced Discomfort: The precision of the laser often eliminates the need for incisions and minimizes trauma to the surrounding tissues, leading to less post-operative pain.

2. Minimized Bleeding: The laser beam instantly cauterizes and seals blood vessels during soft tissue procedures, resulting in very little to no bleeding.

3. Lower Infection Risk: The intense heat of the laser sterilizes the area, dramatically reducing the bacterial presence and the risk of infection after the procedure.

4. Preservation of Healthy Tissue: The accuracy of the laser allows us to preserve more healthy tooth structure and gum tissue, leading to more predictable and better long-term results.

Experience the gentle, precise difference of dental laser therapy at West Hollywood Smile Dental.