Do you want to treat your gummy smile? Maybe you need treatment for gum inflammation. Laser dentistry is a modern general dental treatment offered by Dr. Karim Naguib and his professional team at Premier Dental Care. Dr. Naguib aims to provide comfortable, high-quality care to patients in the Palmdale and Lancaster, CA areas.
Using laser dentistry, our team can:
- Contour gums
- Remove gum inflammation
- Remove tissue that causes sleep apnea
- Treat sores on the gums
- Treat root canal infections
- Regenerate damaged nerves
Laser dentistry can offer multiple benefits to patients. With laser dentistry:
- Gums are sterilized, which decreases the risk of infection
- Anesthesia may not be needed
- Healing time is shortened
- There is less damage done to the gums
- Sutures are not needed
If you think that you could benefit from laser dentistry, call our Lancaster office at (661) 948-6700 or our Palmdale office at (661) 273-6565.
Treatment with Laser Dentistry
Dr. Naguib’s mission is to provide patients with comfortable and comprehensive dental care. Depending on the tissue type that is being operated on, Dr. Naguib may use different equipment. Lasers also cause less bleeding than traditional surgical tools like scalpels, so the surgical site may not bleed as much.
Laser dentistry is a great option for patients with dental anxiety because it does not use drills or sutures. This type of dentistry is designed with the patient’s comfort in mind.
Soft Tissue Laser Dentistry
Soft tissue refers to the gum tissues or other soft tissues in the mouth. Gum recontouring, also known as crown lengthening, is a procedure used to treat a “gummy” smile.
Frenectomies, or tongue-ties that can impede speech, can also be performed in our office. Soft tissue lasers can also treat gum disease, gum inflammation, cold sores, and benign tumors.
Increasingly, soft-tissue lasers can help treat conditions such as TMJ disorders and sleep apnea. Lasers can help reduce the inflammation you experience in your jaw joint with a TMJ disorder.
They can also be used to reshape the soft tissues in your throat. You can eliminate tissue that blocks your throat while you sleep to lessen the impact of sleep apnea on your body.
Hard Tissue Laser Dentistry
The tooth structure in your mouth is hard tissue. Hard tissue laser dentistry addresses cavities and tooth decay, treats tooth sensitivity, and is used in other restorative procedures. Dental lasers that treat hard tissue use heat and water to treat these problems.
Lasers are ideal for tooth decay because their heat can kill the bacteria in your cavity. Laser dentistry also eliminates the need for anesthesia and drilling in most cases. This helps keep you more at ease throughout the procedure and minimizes the discomfort you experience.
Hard tissue lasers can also assist when you’re whitening your teeth. They can help to speed up the bleaching process to get the results you’re looking for.
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Laser Dentistry FAQs
Is laser dentistry safe?
Laser dentistry is a safe alternative to general dental work. If used incorrectly at high wavelengths, it may damage tissue, but it is completely safe when used with the correct settings and by a certified, trained dental professional. At Premier Dental Care, we only use the safest techniques and methods.
Is laser dental surgery painful?
There is typically no pain with laser procedures. The laser allows dentists to avoid sensitive areas and only target damaged tissue or plaque. The lasers do not attack your nerves, so patients should not feel any pain.
Do lasers work better than drills to treat cavities?
Laser dentistry allows dentists to shine a very small beam of light onto specified areas. It gives dentists the ability to work with extreme precision and no drills! This makes dental lasers very effective at treating cavities and removing excess tissue.
Does insurance cover laser dentistry?
Dental insurance coverage for laser dentistry depends on your specific insurance plan and procedure. Dental insurance typically covers specific procedures and treatments, such as dental fillings and periodontal treatments. Lasers are a method dental professionals use for these procedures.
To determine if your dental insurance covers laser dentistry, you must check what procedures your specific dental insurance plan covers. Keep in mind that even if your plan covers laser dentistry, there may still be out-of-pocket costs, such as deductibles or copayments. Review your insurance policy or speak with your insurance provider to determine what they will cover.
Can dental lasers cure periodontal disease?
Dental lasers can’t cure periodontal disease entirely, but they can effectively help manage and treat the condition. Laser dentistry can help remove infected tissue, reduce inflammation, and promote the regrowth of healthy tissue in the gums. When you combine laser therapy with proper oral hygiene, the treatment can significantly improve gum health and help control the progression of periodontal disease. Laser dentistry is less painful than traditional treatments like scaling and planing.
What does laser dentistry feel like?
During laser treatment, patients may feel slight pressure and vibrations as the laser removes material from their teeth or gums. Patients may also experience mild warmth during treatment, but they typically don’t experience pain. Generally, laser treatment does not require anesthesia, as it is minimally invasive and causes much less discomfort than traditional dental treatments such as drilling. In general, the procedure is quick and relatively painless compared to other dental treatments.
Schedule a Dental Exam Today
Treat gum issues with laser dentistry. Call our Lancaster office at (661) 948-6700 or schedule a dental visit to our Lancaster dentist office online. You can call our Palmdale office at (661) 273-6565 or schedule a visit to our Palmdale dentist office online.
