Laser Dentistry
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| • | There are no needles involved. |
| • | No local anesthetic means that you do not have to worry about your child biting their lip, tongue or cheek while still numb. |
| • | Preservation of more tooth structure. The laser is more accurate and easier to control, meaning less tooth structure needs to be removed in tooth preparation. |
| • | Less fear of dental visits for your child, which means less stress for you. No need for sutures following soft tissue treatment. |
| • | Less pain and swelling following treatment. |
| • | Your child can return to their daily routine faster. |
| • | Frenectomies. This procedure involves cutting the frenulum under the tongue, typically done for infants who are tongue-tied. It can also be used to cut the frenulum that attaches the upper lip to the gums in the event of a lip tie. |
| • | Fillings. The laser can target the decay in a tooth and remove it, and prepare the tooth for a filling. |
| • | Sealants. Lasers can be used to kill bacteria. The light beams can penetrate deep into the crevices and grooves of the teeth, effectively removing all bacteria before the application of sealants. |
| • | Exposing unerupted teeth. This involves opening the gum tissue so the teeth can come through. |
| • | Pulpotomies. This involves the removal of infected pulp from a baby tooth. |
| • | Recontouring gum tissue. |
| • | Treating cancer sores or cold sores. |
| • | Deep cleaning of the gums. |
Going to the dentist can be a scary experience for a child. The sights and sounds of drills, needles, and other unfamiliar dental tools can send your child into a panic. They become tense and nervous. The dentist becomes associated with fear and pain, feelings that can carry over into adulthood.