Laser Dentistry Massapequa Park
Precise & Painless Gum Treatment
In the past, whenever treatment was needed for the gums, it would inevitably involve a dentist using a scalpel and sutures. As you can imagine, these kinds of tools, when applied to sensitive oral tissues, often led to a very uncomfortable experience for a patient, both during and after a procedure. Thankfully, we’re no longer living in the past! Now, your dentist in Massapequa Park, Dr. Mohr or Dr. Ariel, can provide nearly painless gum disease treatment and cosmetic gum lifts using our soft tissue laser. Yes, lasers have come to dentistry, and they are giving our patients plenty of reasons to smile.
Why Patients Love Our Soft Tissue Laser
- Fast & Pain-Free Gum Treatment
- Cosmetic Gum Lifts Completed in One Appointment
- Reduces Swelling, Bleeding & Discomfort
Laser Dentistry for Gum Disease Treatment
Your dentist using a laser at your appointments certainly sounds interesting, but how does it work?
The laser itself is a small, handheld instrument that can generate an extremely concentrated beam of light. With it, your dentist can perform a wide variety of gum-related procedures with ease.
Dr. Mohr or Dr. Ariel can eliminate harmful bacteria hidden beneath the gumline to manage gum disease, and the laser can even help remove infected tissue. It’s able to accomplish these tasks while not affecting the surrounding healthy tissue, which helps cut down on any patient discomfort and ensure a speedy recovery.
How does it do this? The laser actually cauterizes blood vessels, sanitizes the area, and seals delicate nerve endings as it goes, dramatically reducing any potential pain, bleeding, and swelling.
Laser gum disease treatment also encourages the growth of new, healthy gum tissue that wraps tightly around the teeth. This makes it much harder for plaque and bacteria to accumulate below the gumline in the future, lowering a patient’s chances of reinfection.
Cosmetic Laser Dentistry
Dr. Mohr and Dr. Ariel can also use our laser to perform an aesthetic gum lift to help patients dealing with a “gummy” smile (one where the gumline overshadows the teeth, making them appear short).
The laser can precisely remove excess gum tissue to reveal a beautiful, previously hidden dental structure underneath. Then, they can artistically shape the new gumline along the teeth to create the perfect frame for a person’s smile. This can all be accomplished in one simple appointment! Because the laser itself generates very little heat, sound, or vibration, a patient can look forward to a comfortable experience throughout.
Are You a Good Candidate for Laser Dentistry?
If you have mild to moderate gum disease, or if you’re interested in adjusting your gumline so you can have a more balanced and attractive smile, then you’re likely a perfect candidate for laser dentistry. Dr. Mohr or Dr. Ariel can let you know if laser treatment would be right for you at a brief consultation. And, if time allows, they can even perform treatment during the same visit!
Come See the Best Dentist on Long Island
Dr. Mohr, Dr. Ariel, and our team have already used the laser to improve the health and appearance of thousands of smiles all across Long Island, and we can do the same for you. To learn more about laser dentistry or schedule an appointment, contact us today.
