Laser Dentistry

Laser dentistry is used in many aspects of patient care.

During laser treatment, light energy helps achieve treatment goals in conjunction with traditional methods and instruments.

The Fotona® laser utilizes Er:YAG and Nd:YAG laser energies to treat both hard (tooth) and soft tissue with the highest efficiency. Our patients can expect:

✓less time in the dental chair

✓minimally invasive treatment

✓significant reduction in need for anesthetic

✓increased comfort during treatment

✓minimal vibration and noise

✓reduced bleeding

✓laser-enhanced sterility

✓reduced post-operative-discomfort

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The Fotona laser is perfectly suited to assist in the placement of dental implants. We use the Fotona laser to prepare the surgical site when bone grafting is needed prior to implant placement. Laser use during surgery enhances your prognosis because the laser energy disinfects the surgical site, reduces bacterial counts, and simultaneously stimulates the bone, which enhances healing. Increased blood flow from this process provides you with a better surgical result. Compromised implants that have already been placed can be treated with the laser without damage or alteration of the implant surface and makes it possible to bone graft the implant.
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Children and adults can now receive treatment for simple cavities with no dental anesthetic! For some patients, "the shot" produces the most dental anxiety when a patient comes to see the dentist. With the use of lasers, we are able to eliminate dental anesthetic for most children and some adults, decrease time in the dental chair, and provide superior bonding for a composite filling due to the nature of how the lasers treat the tooth.
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The light energy of the laser is used to accelerate the results of dental whitening with minimal (if any) discomfort. Many other laser systems emit heat into the tooth surface, causing discomfort throughout treatment. Fotona® laser energy is absorbed by the whitening solution, creating a very comfortable result both during treatment and post-operatively.

Using the laser to whiten teeth requires about a one-hour appointment. The laser accomplishes in this one hour what takes at-home whitening strips two weeks or more to accomplish. The results of the laser are instant.
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Endodontic treatment (root canal therapy) is sometimes necessary when a tooth has become infected or when excessive tooth structure is lost. Successful root canal therapy requires the removal of bacteria and toxins from inside the tooth. The Fotona laser has the unique ability to perform SWEEPSTM to remove these toxins with no collateral damage to the tooth structure. Microscopic canals and tributaries lateral to the main canal system are cleaned effectively in preparation for a complete seal. The end result is a superior cleansing of the interior of the canals of the tooth and a better prognosis for your tooth.
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The Fotona laser is perfectly suited to assist in the placement of dental implants. We use the Fotona laser to prepare the surgical site when bone grafting is needed prior to implant placement. Laser use during surgery enhances your prognosis because the laser energy disinfects the surgical site, reduces bacterial counts, and simultaneously stimulates the bone, which enhances healing. Increased blood flow from this process provides you with a better surgical result. Compromised implants that have already been placed can be treated with the laser without damage or alteration of the implant surface and makes it possible to bone graft the implant.

Children and adults can now receive treatment for simple cavities with no dental anesthetic! For some patients, "the shot" produces the most dental anxiety when a patient comes to see the dentist. With the use of lasers, we are able to eliminate dental anesthetic for most children and some adults, decrease time in the dental chair, and provide superior bonding for a composite filling due to the nature of how the lasers treat the tooth.

Endodontic treatment (root canal therapy) is sometimes necessary when a tooth has become infected or when excessive tooth structure is lost. Successful root canal therapy requires the removal of bacteria and toxins from inside the tooth. The Fotona laser has the unique ability to perform SWEEPSTM to remove these toxins with no collateral damage to the tooth structure. Microscopic canals and tributaries lateral to the main canal system are cleaned effectively in preparation for a complete seal. The end result is a superior cleansing of the interior of the canals of the tooth and a better prognosis for your tooth.

The light energy of the laser is used to accelerate the results of dental whitening with minimal (if any) discomfort. Many other laser systems emit heat into the tooth surface, causing discomfort throughout treatment. Fotona® laser energy is absorbed by the whitening solution, creating a very comfortable result both during treatment and post-operatively.

Using the laser to whiten teeth requires about a one-hour appointment. The laser accomplishes in this one hour what takes at-home whitening strips two weeks or more to accomplish. The results of the laser are instant.

Snoring Prevention and Sleep Apnea

Do you snore? Is your sleep disrupted by someone who snores? Snoring is treatable.

Snoring becomes more prevalent as people age and is observed in 40 percent of adult men and 24 percent of adult women. Snoring is caused by loose pharyngeal tissues (tissues in the back of the throat) that vibrate when you breathe. This vibration can impair breathing and may contribute to poor sleep due to lack of oxygen. Individuals who snore may experience difficulty concentrating, daytime fatigue, and irritability due to a lack of adequate sleep. Chronic snoring may affect quality of life for the person who snores and those who sleep nearby.

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Cosmetic Laser Enhancement

Women and men now have the opportunity to "turn back the hands of time" with laser cosmetic enhancements. Using the Fotona Lightwalker® Laser, we can remove wrinkles, plump lips, tighten jowls, and whiten teeth. The laser enhances the production of collagen in treated facial tissue, changing the skin's tone and texture to a more youthful appearance.

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