Laser Therapy

Laser therapy provides the following advantages:

Treatment will not harm dental hard tissue
Laser therapy will not injure the dental pulp
The patient will need minimal local anesthetic, and most patients prefer to receive some form of anesthesia
Diode lasers are safe for use around dental implants
They are also safe around PFM and full-metal crowns, and gold alloy and amalgam restorations
Dental lasers provide excellent hemostasis
Soft tissue removal is very precise and predictable, and the pen-style holder provides good visibility
Stitches and periodontal packs may not be required, which can be especially advantageous for pediatric , geriatric or special needs patients

Laser therapy can be appealing for the patient if they feel at all anxious about treatment. After treatment, most laser therapy patients will experience reduced post-operative pain, gingival swelling, and discomfort. No stitches are required due to hemostasis. There may be occasions when other techniques, such as electrosurgery, may be quicker, but laser treatment tends to be more comfortable and less traumatic for the patient. Knowing that their dental practitioner uses a high-tech approach to dental care can also be reassuring. Soft tissue treatment allows procedures to be performed on young children and infants who would otherwise require a general anesthetic.