Precise, effective and pain-free dental lasers are one of the many state-of-the-art technologies All Smiles Family Dentistry uses to provide the highest quality of care for our patients.
Lasers work by focusing light into a highly energetic beam. The technology was invented in the 1960’s, though Albert Einstein laid the foundation of the concept in a work published over four decades earlier! In different forms and energy levels, lasers are used in countless applications.
With dental lasers, short pulses of energy eliminate bacteria and viruses, and help to remove infection in the mouth. This pain-free technology sterilizes the area it targets and creates a blood clot to significantly reduce bleeding. Lasers can also be used to remove painful ulcers or lesions in or around the mouth, as well as excess tissue. Most laser procedures require little to no anesthetic!
- Gum Disease: Lasers can be used to treat gum diseases like gingivitis and periodontal diseases. The laser kills bacteria in deep pockets underneath the gums. It also helps promote healing on inflamed and infected gum tissues.
- Desensitize Teeth: Lasers can be used to desensitize teeth. Some teeth are more sensitive due to recession. Some patients have very sensitive teeth that does not improve with the frequent use of sensitivity toothpaste. Patients will experience immediate relief from sensitive teeth following laser treatment.
- Oral Ulcers: Patients sometimes suffer from painful aphthous ulcers and herpetic lesions. These lesions are symptomatic for many days and take up to 14 days to resolve. Instead of suffering, patients now have an option to have these ulcers treated with a laser. The laser reduces pain and improves healing. Instead of waiting 14 days for these ulcers to heal, these ulcers will heal much faster and won’t be painful.
- Surgical Procedures: Some soft tissue surgeries can be done with a soft tissue laser. These procedures include frenectomies, removal of lesions, gingivectomies, tooth exposures, and implant uncovering. Using a laser allows for painless procedures, without needing an injection. Post-operative pain and bleeding is minimal and the tissue heals very quickly.
Every insurance plan is a little different. We will contact your insurance company to give you the most accurate estimate for your laser treatment. Sometimes sending treatment pre-authorizations to your insurance company is necessary to get the most accurate estimate.