Our office has the WaterlaseŽ dental laser by Biolase. This versatile device performs a host of tooth, hard tissue, and soft tissue procedures, often times with no need for local anesthesia. The laser lacks the heat and vibration of the dental drill, so the procedure is quite comfortable for most patients. For soft tissue procedures it often eliminates the need for suturing and healing is much faster due to wound sterilization and the non-traumatic effect of the laser on surrounding tissues.

   The WaterlaseŽ performs by a laser energized water stream through a "hydrophotonic" process. The laser energy is transferred to the water which is then transferred to the tooth vaporizing the cavity. For soft tissue procedures the laser itself does the cutting with the water stream acting as a coolant.

Some of the many functions are:

• Dental fillings
• Periodontal (gum) therapy
• Reducing "gummy smiles"
• Gingivectomies
• Crown lengthening
• Frenectomies ("tongue-tie" and lip releases)
• Apthous ulcer ("canker sore") and Cold sore treatments