Laser Dentistry

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.

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.

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.