Laser Dentistry
Laser Dentistry
Lasers are integral aspects of modern medical and dental procedure. They are able to expertly cut through the hard and soft tissues of the gums without any heat, vibration, or uncomfortable pressure. This makes lasers an excellent option for patients, especially considering they eliminate most of the pain, bleeding, and post-operative swelling that typically occur with more traditional surgical methods.
Equipment
Tribeca Advanced Dentistry uses the latest diode laser from BIOLASE in our New York office. This allows us to provide soft tissue surgery, whitening, and pain therapy by using a technologically advanced touchscreen interface.
Minimally invasive
We typically perform laser surgeries for gums, which involves minimal discomfort compared to other more conventional methods of gum surgery. Because the laser removes infectious tissue, it also detoxes the area so that patients heal faster. Our laser also allows us to perform scaling and root planning to remove plaque deposits and tartar from below the gum line while smoothing the tooth’s surface so that it is more difficult for plaque to build up in the future.
Periodontal Pocket Reduction
Periodontal disease eats away at the bone and gum tissue surrounding the teeth. Over time, this causes pockets to form, which in turn become breeding grounds for bacteria. Even if your oral hygiene routine is impeccable, these pockets can become impossible for you to clean on your own. Using laser treatment, we can remove bacteria, reduce the depth of the pockets, and prevent further damage.
Crown Lengthening and Cosmetic Gum Recontouring
If you feel you have an overly “gummy” smile, which which you have excessive gum tissue covering a significant amount of tooth structure causing you to have an “unbalanced” smile, we can utilize lasers to reshape the gum tissue and bone to expose more of your teeth. This can be done without the use of needles, blades, or sutures to not only improve your smile, but also aid in dental restorations like fillings and crowns.