Laser Dentistry: On-Point Treatments

by Minneapolis Dentist Dr. Isaacson

Point Family Dentistry offers patients the latest advancements in cosmetic dentistry - caring for overall health and well-being with Laser Dentistry.

Laser Dentistry is used for a variety of treatments that require precision, and also to screen for decay and other concerns well before they become symptomatic or visible.

Advanced Diagnosis

One of the best methods of Laser Dentistry is the experienced use of a high-tech tool called Kavo’s Diagnodent. Diagnodent is a laser cavity detection system, that utilizes soft tissue dental lasers for early diagnosis of dental cavities, or "caries." It accomplishes this by providing a relative reading of the by-products produced by the bacteria causing dental cavities.

Periodontal Care

Laser Dentistry is also an excellent method to treat periodontal pockets. This is because the laser beam is able to sterilize the pocket and gums from harmful bacteria, and without needing local anesthetic. Many of our soft tissue procedures performed with the laser don’t require sutures, because the laser promotes clotting and increased healing. This means more comfort and convenience for our patients.

Treating Cold Sores

We also utilize a laser to provide hard and soft tissue procedures because of their numerous benefits. Lasers can be used comfortably and without anesthetic for certain procedures; such as treating cold sores, which utilizes a low frequency beam to alleviate the pain associated with cold sores and expedite the healing process.

Making Smiles Beautiful

The laser also allows our experienced team to offer extensive soft tissue procedures such as crown-lengthening and gingivectomies for people with gummy smiles, (sometimes called Gum Contouring), or treating gingival hyperplasia from certain medications such as Dilantin.

Other High-Tech Solutions to Make Your Life Better

Adults and children undergoing orthodontics may require a frenectomy to alleviate the muscle pull between their front teeth. Some children who are tongue-tied (ankyloglossia) may benefit from a laser-assisted frenectomy to improve their ability to feed normally and decrease speech impediments.

Even patients with dentures may benefit from laser dentistry, as oftentimes muscle attachments interfere with the best fit of a denture. Patients with ill-fitting dentures may develop a condition known as papillary hyperplasia or Epulis fissuratum, which can be easily removed with a dental laser.

Patients may require extension of their dental ridges called vestibuloplasties. These can also be done with the aid of a laser, which allows patients to heal more quickly.

Contact the team at Point Family Dentistry to learn how Laser Dentistry can help you achieve your dental goals, increase your health, and make your experience as comfortable as it can be.

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Get a smile that's as healthy from the inside out - as it is beautiful - with Laser Dentistry... from Point Family Dentistry's team of Minneapolis dentists; also serving Burnsville, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnetonka, Plymouth and St Paul, Minnesota.