If you ask our patients which of our dental technologies in the last 15 years they like the best, most of them will say our dental lasers.  We began treating small areas of decay with our first dental laser in 2005.  Since then, the applications have grown dramatically-even more than we would have anticipated- and we and our patients love it!

Laser dentistry allows us to offer a more comfortable treatment option for many dental procedures involving hard or soft tissue compared to drills and other non-laser tools. There is minimal risk from any of our laser treatments; we will have you wear special laser glasses to protect your eyes, but other than that, no extra steps are needed.


Laser dentistry is used in our office for a variety of procedures, including:

treating dental decay without the need for tooth numbing
replacing or repairing tooth-colored fillings
treating various gum conditions, including tongue ties, usually with just a numbing gel
treating sensitive teeth
treating cold sores and ulcers
tooth whitening
sterilizing teeth during root canal procedures
stimulating clotting and healing after tooth removal
alleviating some types of TMJ and other head and neck pain
stimulating tooth movement in orthodontics
treating snoring and mild to moderate sleep apnea
wrinkle prevention and wrinkle reduction
facial nerve regeneration
reduction of acne scarring
facials and light facial peels


Benefits of using laser dentistry over other methods

There is a decreased need for anesthesia. Bleeding is minimized in treated soft tissues, as the laser promotes blood clotting.
The chance for bacterial infections is lower because the laser sterilizes the area.
Wounds can heal faster, and it’s possible for tissue to regenerate.
The procedures involve less damage to the surrounding tissues.


Disadvantages of laser dentistry

Lasers can’t be used on teeth that already have certain types of filling, such as metal amalgam.
Drills are still usually needed to complete fillings, including shaping, and adjusting the bite.