What Are the Uses of Soft Tissue Lasers?
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Soft tissue lasers allow us to deliver procedures more accurately, providing more effective care and minimizing your recovery time following treatment. Soft tissue lasers are a versatile tool used in a variety of dental procedures, including:
- Periodontal treatments (gingivectomy)
- Crown lengthening
- Frenectomy
- Cold and canker sores
- Uncovering an impacted tooth
- Removing damaged gum tissue
- Recontouring the gumline
- Lesion removal
- Oral tissue biopsies
Some soft tissue lasers can also treat sleep apnea, perform nerve regeneration, aid in dental implant recovery, remove benign tumors and perform teeth whitening treatments.
What Are the Benefits of Soft Tissue Lasers?
Using a soft tissue laser provides many benefits. For example, soft tissue lasers allow for better control during the procedure, giving more accurate and effective treatment. Lasers also give you a faster treatment time, reduce bleeding and risk of infection following the procedure, and can treat the targeted area without causing damage to any nearby tissue. Soft tissue lasers enhance patient comfort to the extent that patients may not even require anesthesia to receive your treatment (though anesthetic and sedation options are available for your use). Soft tissue lasers are quiet, emitting only a faint humming sound rather than the loud sounds produced by dental drills and other tools.