Laser Dental Technology
What is Waterlase Dentistry™?
Waterlase Dentistry uses a patented combination of laser energy and water - a process called Hydrophotonics™ - to perform a wide range of dental procedures on teeth, gums and bone more comfortably. You will typically need less anesthesia while providing a more comfortable dental experience.
Lasers have long been the standard of care for many surgical and cosmetic procedures such as LASIK®, wrinkle removal, and hair removal. The Waterlase was approved for hard tissue procedures in 1998 and since has been cleared for numerous additional dental procedures. Thousands of dentists around the world have performed millions of Waterlase hard and soft tissue procedures.
Why should I use a Waterlase Dentist™?
Waterlase Dentistry has many advantages over conventional dental instruments:
Your COMFORT: Heat, vibration and pressure are the primary causes of pain associated with the use of the traditional drill. Since the Waterlase laser cuts hard and soft tissue without heat, vibration or pressure, we may be able to perform your procedure with less anesthesia. Plus, using the Waterlase laser reduces bleeding, post-operative pain and swelling and the need for pain medication in many cases.
Accuracy and Precision: We can remove decay in tooth enamel - the hardest substance in the human body! - while leaving the surrounding healthly portion of the tooth unaffected. The gentle action of the Waterlase laser reduces damage to healthy portions of the tooth, minimizing trauma.
Improved Cavity Fillings Waterlase cavity preparations increase bond strength of tooth-colored restorations, for longer lasting fillings.
Fewer Dental Visits! Since you may not need numbing or anesthesia, we may be able to perform cavity preparations in several areas of your mouth at once, rather than having you come back for multiple visits. In addition, we may be able to perform procedures for which you might have previously required a referral to a specialist.
Less Bleeding and Swelling Due to its gentle cutting action and coagulating capabilities the Waterlase laser performs many procedures on gums and other soft tissues with little or bleeding and less post-operative swelling.
Which Procedures Can Be Performed With A Waterlase®?
- Tooth, bone and gum procedures
- Decay removal
- Cavity preparation
- Cold sore and ulcer treatments
- General dentistry for enamel and dentin
- Root canals
- Smile design
- Gum lifts
- And more!
Restore worn teeth with beautiful tooth-colored restorations...
fix unsightly gaps...
or create a winning smile!
Laser Treatment for Cold Sores
- Can prevent the cold sore from progressing
- Greatly reduces symptoms
- Shorten the course of the outbreak
- Significantly reduces the chance of another cold sore recurring in the same area
- Gives immediate pain relief
- Increases healing time to as little as 24 hours
Is Waterlase Dentistry Safe?
Yes! We have been trained to use the Waterlase laser and it is a safe medical device. We are committed to providing you with the best possible care and dental experience.