At Flax Dental, there’s no need to “grin and bear it.” Our team is dedicated to providing the most cutting-edge, high-quality treatments available in the Atlanta area. Laser dentistry is just one of the ways we help you achieve incredible results and feel completely comfortable along the way.
We can combine science and technology for comfortable care. Lasers allow our team to provide cosmetic, restorative, and general dental procedures with minimal discomfort.
How We Use Dental Lasers
Dental lasers are helpful tools in dentistry with many uses that make treatments easier and more comfortable for patients. Dentists often use them to remove tooth decay and old fillings. Compared to traditional tools, lasers are more accurate and less invasive. They also help create tiny fillings that save more of the natural tooth.
In cosmetic dentistry, lasers are important for shaping gums and other tissues to improve the look of a smile. They can also reduce tooth sensitivity, giving relief to those with sensitive teeth.
For more complex treatments, dental lasers are key in cleaning out infected root canals, making root canal therapy more successful by killing bacteria more effectively. Lasers can also shape bones and lengthen crowns, which helps in making these procedures more precise and speeding up healing time.
In surgeries like apicoectomy, where the end of a tooth’s root is removed, and in gum treatments that aim to improve gum health, lasers provide a gentle option that lessens discomfort and helps patients recover faster. Additionally, lasers are used in oral surgery. Such as removing teeth or placing dental implants, making these procedures smoother and more efficient.
Discover the Benefits of Dental Lasers
With lasers, we can greatly improve your experience at our dental office. Talk to Dr. Flax about how we can use dental lasers to help with your oral health. Some of the benefits include:
- Feel More Relaxed: Experience little to no discomfort during laser treatment. Lasers can also numb a tooth without using needles, making fillings painless.
- Heal Faster with Less Treatment: You’re less likely to need stitches after laser treatment. You’ll benefit from shorter visits, quicker healing, and less bleeding.
- Get Accurate Results: High-tech dental lasers are very precise, clean, and gentle. They also lower the risk of infection.
Gum Contouring with Dental Lasers
Using advanced dental lasers, we can shape your gums to create a more attractive smile. Gum contouring is a cosmetic procedure that reshapes the gum line for a balanced and pleasing appearance.
When done with dental lasers, this procedure is highly precise and comfortable. Lasers allow us to remove extra gum tissue without making cuts or needing stitches, leading to minimal discomfort and quicker healing.
Am I a candidate for gum contouring?
Good candidates for gum contouring have small to moderate gumline issues that can be improved by reshaping. You might be a good fit if you have:
- A gummy smile with too much gum showing
- Uneven gum lines
- Misshapen or uneven gum contours
- Teeth that look distorted by an irregular gum line
- Healthy gums and teeth
- Realistic cosmetic goals for slight improvements
During your consultation, Dr. Flax will determine if gum contouring is right for you by examining your mouth, checking your tooth proportions and gum health, and discussing your desired results. Modern techniques allow us to reshape gums with amazing precision.
Why Choose Flax Dental?
Your smile deserves the best care. At Flax Dental, we are dedicated to using the latest dental technology to ensure our patients receive top-notch comfort, experience, and results. Our office features advanced laser dentistry tools like the Fotona Lightwalker and Light Instrument Lite Touch lasers. Dr. Flax is also a respected leader in teaching laser dentistry to dentists worldwide.
We understand that our patients may have questions about laser dentistry and how it works. That’s why our practice focuses on educating patients about their dental care options. We asked Dr. Flax to answer a few common questions.
How does laser dentistry reduce pain?
Laser dentistry makes many dental procedures more comfortable. Lasers:
- Make teeth less sensitive during treatment
- Don’t create heat or vibration
- Can be used instead of a drill for many procedures
- Eliminate the sound of the drill, which often causes anxiety
Do dentists need special training to use dental lasers?
Yes, dentists need special training to offer dental laser treatments. Dr. Flax has completed advanced training courses and earned certifications in laser dentistry. He also regularly lectures and writes about this topic for audiences around the world. Dr. Flax has trained with top experts in laser dentistry, including the Academy of Laser Dentistry and the World Clinical Laser Institute.
How do dental lasers work?
Dental lasers use light energy to perform various tasks. The laser can act as a heat source, a cutting tool, or a vaporizer of the tissue it touches. This makes lasers an excellent tool for comfortably and efficiently removing decay, reshaping gums, and altering bone.