What is a laser?

Lasers are high-technology devices that generate a beam of concentrated light in short pulses which remove areas of infection or tooth decay and seal off blood vessels, minimizing the chance of bleeding. Lasers are pain-free and vibration-free.

The most common types of lasers that can be found in the dental office fall into three categories, depending on the area of use:

• Hard tissue (teeth).
• Soft tissue (gums).
• Aesthetic dentistry procedures such as curing composite (white) filling material and tooth whitening.

What is the advantage of laser dentistry?

• Less time in the dental chair and faster healing.
• Reduced risk of infection.
• Less need for anesthesia.
• Greater precision.
• Less noise and vibration free procedure.
• Decrease sensitivity.
• Less bleeding during surgery.
• Less post-operative pain.