LASER DENTISTRY

Precise, Accurate Results With Minimal Discomfort

At Go Dental in Valencia, CA, we proudly offer the latest advancements in dental technology. That’s why we offer laser dentistry!

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We utilize laser dentistry for a variety of services, from restorative dentistry to surgical procedures. Dental lasers are gentle and accurate while minimizing bleeding and pain during dental procedures. At Go Dental, we use the Biolase YSGG Waterlase laser and the DIAGNOdent, which are some of the most advanced dental lasers on the market.

TYPES OF LASER DENTISTRY TREATMENT

We use laser dentistry for a variety of procedures and treatments. Laser dentistry can be used for both “hard tissue” procedures such as fillings and cavities and “soft tissue” procedures such as periodontal treatment and tumor removal. Other treatments that utilize dental lasers include:

Smile line recontouring

Many patients have a “gummy smile,” or the appearance of excess gums when smiling. While gummy smiles are not inherently unhealthy, they are a common aesthetic issue. Using precise laser dentistry, our team can perform smile line recontouring to remove excess gum tissue and create a more aesthetically-pleasing smile.

If your dentist at Go Dental has identified a tumor or a lesion inside the mouth, dental lasers are a great, efficient way to remove the tissue with minimal bleeding and discomfort.

Patients with gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, require special care and treatment to prevent tooth decay and other disease complications. Depending on the severity of your gum disease, your dentist at Go Dental may recommend periodontal treatment using a dental laser in addition to periodontal scaling and root planing. During periodontal treatment, your dentist will use a precise dental laser to remove inflamed and infected gum tissue around the tooth’s root before removing plaque and tartar and smoothing the root.

The DIAGNOdent laser can not only treat cavities, but also identify them more accurately than traditional methods. When treating tooth decay, the Go Dental team will use this laser to remove decayed materials from inside the tooth to prepare for a filling.

Laser dentistry can be used to access the jawbone and place the artificial tooth root during a dental implant procedure. The laser is a great alternative to drills, reducing the procedure time and bleeding.

BENEFITS OF LASER DENTISTRY

Laser dentistry for smile recontouring, biopsies, periodontal treatment and other procedures have a variety of benefits. Benefits include:

Precise results

Using dental lasers, the Go Dental team can precisely and accurately target the affected tissue or areas inside the mouth, every time.

Compared to other dental tools, lasers cause less bleeding.

In addition to minimal bleeding, lasers also cause less swelling than traditional tools, leading to less discomfort and faster recovery times.

Laser dentistry is a great alternative to drills and other traditional dental tools. Although patients are given a local anesthetic during many dental procedures, the vibrations and sounds produced by the drill can be uncomfortable and anxiety-inducing. Dental lasers are much quieter, which can help reduce patients’ anxiety.

Procedures performed using dental lasers offer faster post-op recovery than traditional dental tools.