Laser Dentistry – Belmont, MA
For More Efficient, More Comfortable Treatments
Dr. Salibian takes full advantage of the latest technology in order to enhance the services that he is able to provide our patients. To this end, he utilizes a soft-tissue laser to perform certain procedures. If you’re suffering from gum disease or are bothered by a gummy smile, you may benefit from laser dentistry. Learn more about this state-of-the-art technology on this page before calling our office to schedule an appointment.
Why Choose EyeSmile Dentistry and Optometry of Belmont for Laser Dentistry?
- Gentle, Efficient CO2 Laser
- Advanced LANAP Protocol for Gum Disease
- Gum Recontouring for Enhancing Smiles
What are Dental Lasers?
Lasers started becoming more common in dentistry during the early 2000s. Many dentists have started to favor them thanks to the enhanced precision and comfort that they have to offer. There are various types of lasers that can potentially be used in dentistry. Our practice utilizes CO2 lasers, which are a good fit for procedures involving soft tissues.
Types of Laser Dental Treatments
There are a variety of situations where a dental laser might be used; below are some of the examples that you’ll find at our office. Whenever we recommend a specific form of treatment for you, we can go over the details to make sure that you fully understand what to expect.
Periodontal Therapy
Treating gum disease as quickly as possible is essential if you want to avoid dire oral health consequences such as tooth loss. Our practice offers the LANAP protocol, which involves using a dental laser to remove the diseased parts of your gums. The laser is very precise, so you can rest assured that the healthy tissue will be left alone.
Gum Recontouring
How much gum tissue is visible when you smile? Two millimeters or less is considered ideal by many people; if you can see more than that, then your smile may look a bit too gummy. To improve the appearance of your grin and enhance your overall confidence, we can perform a gum recontouring procedure. The unneeded gum tissue will be removed in order to sculpt a more aesthetically pleasing gumline.
The Benefits of Laser Dentistry
Why is laser dentistry growing increasingly popular? The answer lies in the many benefits it has to offer:
- The laser immediately cauterizes the treated area, thus resulting in significantly less bleeding.
- Laser treatments tend to cause much less discomfort compared to traditional dental instruments. In fact, you may not even need a localized anesthetic.
- The energy from the laser will sterilize the area, meaning you’ll be less likely to develop an infection afterward.
- It typically takes less time to recover from a procedure where a dental laser was used.
- The precision of a dental laser helps ensure that only the parts of the tissue that are actually infected or damaged will be removed.
- Oftentimes a dental laser can reduce the need for sutures after the procedure.