Laser

The diode soft-tissue laser is a highly effective and predictable new device for simple recontouring of tissue requiring only a topical anesthetic gel.

 

Energy from a “tissue specific” laser creates a photothermal reaction, making it possible to “paint away” targeted soft tissue in a controlled and focused manner without unwanted side effects on surrounding teeth.  This is especially helpful in cases where a tooth comes in slowly or in the wrong place, or in cases where there is excess gum tissue covering the teeth.

 

Additionally this device allows us to provide some pain relief and faster overall healing times for cold sores and canker sores when they are treated at the time the symptoms first occur.

 

Currently, only 2% of orthodontic offices in the US use a soft tissue laser as part of their patient care.

 

 

 

 

            Before                                  After

                  

 

These photos are from one of our patients where we used a diode laser to smooth away the extra gum tissue at the upper front teeth. The result is that the gums look healthier, and less puffy so the teeth look longer and more esthetic. This really improved his smile