Laser Dentistry

Laser Dentistry in Winchester, VA

When seeking a new dentist you should have a clear goal in mind as to the standard of care you and your family deserve. We have several laser devices that we have chosen to incorporate into our clinic procedures. The laser allows us to provide our patients with better care, faster healing and less pain. We invite you to see for yourself how lasers can make a difference in quality of dental care.

What is the benefits of Laser Dentistry

No scalpels
Minimal bleeding
No sutures
Faster recovery
Sterilizes tissue surfaces
Precisely treats the targeted area without affecting surrounding tissue

What procedures can be done with the laser?

Laser Assisted Bacterial Reduction: reduces the amount of bacteria harbored within infected gum tissue pockets (periodontal pockets).
Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy (LAPT): targets and destroys bacteria but also removes diseased tissue from gum tissue pockets (periodontal pockets)
Gum reshaping: if your gums have overgrown due to medications or your teeth are covered by too much gum tissue, we can perform a gingivectomy for esthetics.
Whiten teeth: the light can help whiten your teeth.
Remote growths: the laser can surgically remove growths in your mouth.
Frenectomy: if you have frenulums that are causing impaired speech or recession we can use the laser to remove them.
Tongue tie: especially for infants or small children, using the laser means no or only minor bleeding. As well as only minor pain after a tongue tie release.
Relieve pain from cold sores/aphtous ulcers: the laser stimulates healing and decreases pain.