Dental lasers are a modern method of treating the soft tissues in the mouth. Dr. Samantha Leatherwood and her team of dental professionals use laser dentistry because it is a quick and comfortable method of removing infection and addressing sores. Lasers not only eliminate infected tissues and plaque buildup but can also stimulate the regrowth of new tissues. As a comprehensive general dental treatment, laser dentistry can safely reverse gum damage to revitalize the overall health of both the teeth and gums.

BENEFITS OF DENTAL LASERS

Dental lasers offer a variety of advantages over surgical treatments:

  • Reduced risk of infection
  • Increased accuracy and efficiency
  • Minimal bleeding and swelling after treatment
  • Less discomfort and pain
  • Increased tissue regeneration and healing response
  • Reduced downtime following a procedure
  • No sutures required

Laser dentistry is a safe method of dental treatment. Our team will be with you throughout your treatment to monitor your vitals and ensure that you have no adverse reactions. During a dental consultation, Dr. Leatherwood or a member of her dental team will help you decide if a dental laser procedure works for your specific goals and oral health needs. The details of how the procedure works will be explained to you and your expected recovery. We pride ourselves on offering custom treatment to address dental issues head-on.

LASER DENTISTRY IN DENTON, TX

Our dental lasers can remove mouth sores and treat gum disease. Sores are ulcers or lesions that can cause pain or sensitivity in the mouth. We can use a dental laser to carefully remove mouth sores and restore comfort to patients. Dental lasers may also address periodontitis or gum disease by removing plaque buildup from the gums. Treating periodontitis with laser dentistry helps prevent the late stages of the disease that cause receding gums and tooth loss.

Lady having a dental treatment

LASER DENTISTRY FAQS

IS LASER DENTISTRY SAFE?

The FDA deemed lasers safe to use in dentistry over 30 years ago. Since then, dentists have incorporated them into their practices to make treatments more comfortable and recovery time shorter. Since they cause less damage to surrounding tissue, they are actually safer to use. You can also expect more precise treatment making the risk of complications much lower.

IS LASER DENTISTRY PAINLESS?

There is very little pain involved with dental lasers. However, we will still use a local anesthetic for your comfort. Lasers use a direct beam of light and heat to treat the gums. Since it is so precise, the treatment can be completed quickly minimizing any discomfort. This is a big advantage for our patients that suffer from dental anxiety or fear of the dentist.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO HEAL FROM A LASER DENTISTRY TREATMENT?

Your healing time is totally dependent on the severity of your gum disease. Most people will heal in about two weeks. However, in severe cases where deep pockets of infection need to be treated, healing time can take four weeks or longer. This is a much faster healing time than traditional gum surgeries.

DO I NEED ANESTHESIA FOR LASER DENTISTRY?

One of the benefits of using lasers for dental treatments is that they can be done without anesthetic. There is no friction, cuts, or sutures so the procedure, for the most part, is painless. This means you will leave our office without feeling numb.


LEARN MORE ABOUT LASER DENTISTRY

Do you want to learn more about dental lasers? Ask us about your treatment options with laser dentistry. Schedule a consultation with our dental team online. Call Leatherwood Family and Cosmetic Dentistry today at  (940) 220-3566. Our office treats patients from Denton, Corinth, and the surrounding areas. Feel free to let our team know if you have remaining questions about laser dentistry or your current concerns. They will be glad to help you.