“As part of our ongoing commitment to provide our patients with the best possible care, we’re pleased to offer the benefits of the dental laser. We hope the following information will “enlighten” you regarding this exciting new technology.”

As a patient, what does the laser mean to me?

The laser is very precise and allows us to treat gum disease earlier than before. We can often intercept problems before they become big and require you to face more serious (and expensive) treatment.

Gum disease may be today’s most serious dental problem. When the laser treats soft tissue inside the mouth, there is little or no bleeding. That means you probably won’t need stitches following surgery. It also means less risk of spreading blood-borne diseases.

Will it Hurt?

The aspect of the laser many patients appreciate most is its comfort. While no treatment is truly painless, the laser greatly reduces the need for anesthetics such as novocaine. This enhances our ability to treat patients who are pregnant or medically compromised. The children we treat are often less fearful. And with the laser, the need for postoperative pain medication is also reduced or eliminated.

Is it safe?

Yes, very safe. Lasers like the one in our office have safely performed millions of procedures. This safety is also supported by hundreds of university studies. Our laser is so precise, it only removes a few cell layers at a time. It delivers its beam in tiny pulses. In any given second, it is actually off longer than it is on. Most procedures use less than three watts of power, less than many portable phones.

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