LASER DENTISTRY
Lasers are still in the pioneering stage, but there are many current uses in dentistry today. There are three types of Dental lasers:
- Surgical Laser (soft tissue)
- Curing Laser
- Tooth Laser (hard tissue)
SURGICAL LASER (soft tissue)
This laser replaces traditional surgery for many gum and soft
tissue dental applications and is gentler than traditional surgical procedures. Modern Dental uses this laser to:
- Improve treatment results for gum disease
- Contour gums for smile enhancement
- Surgically correct oral abnormalities
- Surgically assist in arresting herpes lesions and canker sores
- Assist in biopsies
- Treat infant tongue/frenum problems which can hinder proper chewing/sucking
- Treat child/adult frenum problems which can cause speech impediments, gum disease, and teeth to grow apart rather than together
CURING LASER
This laser spectrum light source is used for rapid teeth whitening and placing all tooth-colored restorations (fillings) and repair procedures. Bonds created by this advanced instrument result in dentistry that is twice as strong! The light source increases gradually during the curing process to create the best bond available in dentistry today. Appointment length is also reduced because it is 500% more powerful than standard equipment. Less than 1% of dental offices nationwide have this instrument, making it one of the newest tools in dentistry.
TOOTH LASER (hard tissue)
This third type of laser is used to remove cavities. But since this laser cannot be used on existing metal fillings, we use micro dentistry, described below.
MICRO DENTISTRY
Micro dentistry is one of the greatest advancements in the field of dentistry. It offers the ultimate flexibility and capability. It is also the most tooth conservative dentistry available. About 50% of cavities are candidates for this technique and there is no drilling, no needle, no extra fee, and no pain! No kidding! And because this process is so efficient, it reduces your appointment length.