Soft Tissue Laser

Laser dentistry is one of the most stunning breakthroughs in modern dentistry. The invention of soft tissue lasers transformed a wide range of dental treatments, both cosmetic and restorative. Soft tissue lasers are often used for procedures like laser cavity removal, laser teeth cleaning, gingivectomy, and many others.

Soft tissue lasers are primarily used to treat dental problems in the soft tissues, i.e., gums, tongues, lips, cheeks, etc. Soft tissues make up 30 square inches of area within your mouth, and they’re incredibly sensitive to dental problems and injuries. Soft tissue lasers can remove bumps, lumps, and other anomalies on your soft tissues. They can also be used for diagnostic purposes to study suspicious anomalies.

In the past, the only way to handle biopsy samples was through incisions and sutures, making the procedures relatively more invasive. Soft tissue lasers have revolutionized the field. You don’t need to worry about incisions or scars anymore because the dentist simply waves a laser wand over the affected region to remove bumps and other anomalies.

One of the most unique and beneficial aspects of soft tissue laser dentistry is that the laser automatically heals the region, so you don’t need stitches. You also recover from soft tissue laser dental care immediately — there’s no downtime or recovery period. In the past, procedures like gum contouring led to significant bleeding, possible scarring, and considerable downtime. However, with soft tissue laser dentistry, you don’t have to worry about any of that.

• Gingivoplasty: This is a cosmetic procedure in which the soft tissue laser is used to shape gum tissues.
• Gingivectomy: This is a restorative procedure in which the soft tissue laser is used to remove diseased or infected gum tissues.
• Removal of Epulis: The dentists use soft tissue lasers to remove the tumor-like lumps on the gingival tissues, preventing cancerous developments.
• Removal of Non-Malignant Tumors: Soft tissue laser dentistry can also be used to remove all non-malignant tumors, such as cysts and fibroma. This keeps you safe and removes all warning signs of oral cancer before they develop.
• Ulcer Treatments: Soft tissue lasers can also be used to treat and remove all lesions and non-healing wounds.
• Laser Teeth Whitening: Laser dentistry is used to harden and catalyze the bleaching or whitening gel used to whiten teeth.
• Dental Abscess Treatment: Soft tissue lasers are used to drain dental abscesses, thus aiding in abscess treatments.
• Gingival Flap Surgery: This is an oral surgery in which the dentist has to pull back the flaps of the gum tissues to access the underlying bone structure. Soft tissue laser dentistry allows the dentist to access the bone structure with greater ease and seal the gums without sutures.
• Biopsy: Soft tissue laser dentistry is also used for incision and excision biopsy.
• Dental Infections Treatment: Soft tissue lasers are used to remove infected regions from the teeth and gums.
• Laser Cavity Filling: Laser cavity filling is the safest and most effective means of eliminating the infection and preparing the cavity for fillings.
• Laser Dental Cleaning: Laser dental cleaning is far better than traditional cleaning — it’s faster, more efficient, kills more bacteria, and reduces bleeding.