All-Tissue Laser TherapyIn Santee
Dental drills are noisy, uncomfortable, and can induce dental anxiety for some patients. With all-tissue laser therapy, your doctor can complete a variety of restorative treatments including root canals and fillings completely pain-free.
Why Should I Choose All-Tissue Laser Therapy?
Laser dentistry uses powerful lasers to remove oral tissue ranging from enamel to lesions, gum tissue, and more. With laser dental tools, your dentist can provide more precise care, reduce bleeding, eliminate pain, and help you recover more quickly. You can trust our team to deliver top-quality dental care with all-tissue laser therapy, no matter what oral health challenges you may be facing.
A Fotona Laser Exclusive Practice
We are passionate about providing our patients with the most effective and most comfortable treatments. That’s why we use the Fotona Laser – it's a versatile and powerful instrument that can be used for a variety of procedures.
Not Sure If Laser Dentistry Is For You?
We want to make sure all our patients are informed before proceeding with any treatment. That’s why we offer free consultations! You will receive a thorough exam, one-on-one time with your doctor, and a custom treatment plan so you can proceed with confidence.
Discuss Problem Areas
Get Peace-of-Mind
Learn About Treatment Options
Need A Root Canal?
If you’ve been dreading getting root canal therapy, laser dentistry can help. Dental lasers provide quicker, more-comfortable root canal treatments so you can get back to smiling with ease.
The Benefits of Laser Therapy
Extreme Precision & Accuracy
Compared to traditional dental tools, laser tools are much more accurate and precise. This means your dentist doesn’t have to remove as much tissue, which is better for your overall oral health and also helps speed up your recovery. It makes your treatment faster, too.
Minimal Bleeding & Pain
The high-powered laser “cauterizes” (seals) nerves, tissue, and blood vessels upon contact. There are also no uncomfortable sensations of pressure or vibration with laser dental tools. This means you’ll bleed less and you won’t feel much discomfort. In some cases, numbing isn’t even necessary for laser therapy.
Faster Healing & Recovery
All of the above benefits add up to a faster, simpler, and more effective healing and recovery process. Laser dentistry helps reduce your risk of complications after your treatment, and you’ll heal more quickly compared to traditional dental treatments.
Need A Dental Filling?
If you’ve been dreading getting that cavity filled, laser dentistry can help. Dental lasers provide quicker, more-comfortable fillings so you can get back to smiling with ease.
WCLI-Trained Provider
The WCLI, or World Clinical Laser Institute, is the world’s largest dental laser organization. We’re proud to be members of this renowned group of providers.
The Laser Therapy Treatment Process
Preparing The Treatment Area
Before your procedure begins, your dentist will clean the treatment area. Numbing is not typically required, but may be provided if you’re worried about discomfort, or if you’re having a more invasive procedure performed on your mouth.
Removing Tissue With Laser Tools
All-tissue lasers can be set up to remove hard tissue like enamel, as well as soft tissue like gum tissue. Your dentist will use a specialized laser, and adjust it to remove all the necessary tissue quickly and effectively throughout your treatment process.
Aftercare & Recovery
Once your procedure is over, you’ll be sent home with a set of recovery instructions. Laser therapy has a shorter recovery period than traditional dental treatments. But it’s still important to follow your dentist’s instructions to heal more quickly, and avoid complications after your procedure.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out these frequently asked questions, or call us to speak with our team.
Absolutely. Dental lasers are approved by the FDA and have been found to be completely safe when used by a trained dentist. Because the laser tool conducts such a precise procedure, there is a smaller chance of bacterial infection. This minimally invasive treatment also causes little to no bleeding for patients. When undergoing laser treatments, your dentist will take precautions to ensure your safety, just as they would with any other treatment. Since laser tools emit a powerful light, they will give you special protective glasses or goggles to shield your eyes. Laser dentistry is safer and more comfortable than many other traditional procedures.
No! Laser treatments are very comfortable and convenient. Plus, in most cases, you won’t need any anesthesia! Since laser dentistry does not involve physical contact with the tissue of your mouth, numbing agents aren’t usually required for patients. The laser pinpoint causes a cauterizing effect within the tissue, so there is typically very little bleeding after treatment. When patients receive anesthesia, they typically leave the office with that numb feeling still prevalent. With laser dentistry, you are able to go right out to lunch or back to work without that uncomfortable numb sensation following your appointment.
The length of your treatment will vary depending on the type of laser treatment you are receiving. However, in the case of laser dental fillings, laser treatments tend to be more efficient than traditional fillings. Since your doctor won’t have to wait for your mouth to be numb, they can get to work right away. A laser filling can take as little as 10-15 minutes or as long as half an hour. This will depend on the size and placement of the cavity. Your doctor will walk you through what to expect when developing your treatment plan so you can rest assured that you will stay informed every step of the way.
