Laser Dentistry

Since lasers cause little to no pain, many patients do not need anesthetic during procedures. Some people do not like the feeling of anesthesia, so this is another benefit. Also, lasers cause less bleeding than other methods.

The dental lasers in common use today are Erbium, Nd:YAG, Diode, and CO2. Each type of laser has specific biological effects and procedures associated with them.

Dental complications like periodontitis can lead to bone loss and bleeding gums, so removing bacteria from the gum pockets and teeth is vital. Fortunately, lasers will eliminate and kill bacteria while reducing gum swelling and bleeding.