How Dental Laser Treatment is a Game-Changer for Patients: Your Questions Answered

With laser dentistry, Dr. Weigand can work with many of your needs, including those that are cosmetic or therapeutic. These common procedures can all be done with laser dentistry. 

• Dental cleanings.
• Cavity detection.
• Filling preparation.
• Gum contouring.
• Teeth whitening.
• Periodontal therapy.
• Frenectomy.
• Lesion and biopsy procedures.
• Root canal disinfection.

Laser tools are very precise, so they allow for minimally invasive treatments. Equally important, healing is faster following laser treatments because less tissue is damaged. Also, anesthesia may not be needed, so these treatments are patient-friendly. Patients typically have less bleeding and swelling with this treatment, so discomfort following a procedure is greatly reduced.

To detect cavities, lasers use fluorescence or other light-based technology to zone in on decay that isn’t always visible with traditional methods. This means Dr. Weigand can detect a cavity at its earliest stage, even if it’s hidden in a hard-to-reach area. 

Once a cavity is identified, the lasers can use exceptional precision to remove the decayed tissue. This method preserves more of your healthy tooth structure. Cavity treatment this way is less invasive, which means infection risk is reduced, and you will heal faster. 

Gum contouring reshapes gums that are uneven or have excessive tissue. Laser precision allows Dr. Weigand to sculpt a more symmetrical gum line. While traditional methods require scalpels, lasers provide a cleaner cut with less bleeding and swelling.

Conditions like advanced gum disease or certain medical issues may require traditional methods. For example, lasers may be ineffective in large areas of decay or cavities between teeth.