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Dental Laser Treatment
What is it?

The newest advance in dental technology is the Dental Laser.
Dental lasers are modifications of medical lasers that have been in use since the 1960's and are a safe and effective treatment for a variety of dental problems. Using a precise beam of concentrated light energy, lasers can treat gum disease, de-sensitize teeth, and even whiten teeth. Other applications and laser benefits are listed below:.

	Gum Disease Treatment		Laser Whitening
	Tooth De-Sensitization		Gum Re-Contouring
	Root Canal Sterilization		Gingival Retraction
	Biopsy		Oral Lesion Therapy
	Bacteria Elimination

	Minimal pain, inconvenience, discomfort		Faster healing
	Less fear, anxiety, stress		Reduced post-operative complications
	Minimal or no anesthesia		Minimal or no bleeding
	No drill sound		Conserves tooth structure
	Less time in chair		Whitening - no risk of absorption of harmful chemicals by the gums

Link to the Academy of Laser Dentistry

Lasers are Safe
Lasers offer the trained dentist a degree of precise control not available previously. The preciseness of the light energy, directed exactly where it is needed, is a trait uniquely associated with laser dentistry. The beneficial effect of lasers has been substantiated by years of research in medicine and, in the last ten years, by researchers in dentistry. Particularly in the area of gum disease treatment, lasers have been shown to be an amazingly easy and effective tool to eliminate the need for conventional gum surgery.

Laser Dentistry is Painless
In most cases when lasers are used, pain is either eliminated entirely or significantly reduced as a result of the laser's selective, precise control. Thus, with laser dentistry, one of the fundamental advantages is the need for minimal or even no local anesthetic. In addition, when performing many of the procedures, the laser also kills bacteria in the mouth, eliminates bleeding, and reduces pain after the procedure. Lasers also promote faster healing which minimizes any discomfort associated with dental procedures.

Laser Gum Treatment is basically a form of laser assisted periodontal soft tissue treatment.
As an adjunct to elimination of tartar and under-the-gum debris, the laser procedure assists in the removal of inflamed epithelial pocket linings as well as granulation tissue that typically delays healing. The laser also vaporizes bacterial tissue toxins and weakens sub-gingival calculus so that it can be easily removed. Laser treatment is especially suited for gum disease. The small size and flexibility of the fiber optic delivery system provides for easy access to the pocket. Laser treatment also results in less bleeding, less post-op pain and discomfort and less trauma. Since we have added laser treatment we have been able to help many more people keep their teeth without painful gum surgery.

The Patient Friendly Alternative to the Drill
Our newest "hard tissue" laser can be used for treating cavities without anesthesia. The laser gently removes the decay, leaving more of the healthy tooth intact. The laser light works to destroy and remove the decay without the uncomfortable vibration and resulting discomfort of a drill. Rather than a drilling sound, you hear only a gentle tapping.

Once again we're investing in technology so we can treat our patients with state-of-the-art equipment for the "gold standard" of care.

Hudson Valley Neuromuscular Dentistry
Dr. Joseph Gulak, DDS
419 East Main Street
#302 Wisner Professional Building
Middletown, NY 10940
845-343-6231

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