Laser Dentistry

Has fear or anxiety kept you from visiting the dentist? You’re not alone. 49% of adults in the United States postpone dental care because of anxiety. You may be worried about the drill and the sound it makes, the possibility of needing a shot for anesthetic, or pain. If you’ve avoided visiting the dentist for any of these reasons, you should know that laser dentistry has led to significant advances in patient comfort and healing.

One of the factors that sets our dental practice apart is our use of innovative technology. This includes laser dentistry. The Solea® Laser completely eliminates all of the concerns mentioned above. There’s no need for a drill, no needles, and no pain. Pain-free dentistry is a reality at Smith Dentalworks.

How the Solea® Laser Works

The state-of-the-art Solea® Laser can be used for a variety of dental procedures involving both soft tissue and hard tissue. It is designed to work on tooth enamel to help treat decay, and it can also be used for select soft tissue procedures with precision and comfort.

Some of the dental procedures the Solea® Laser can handle are:

  • Dental fillings
  • Tongue-tie surgeries and frenectomies
  • Gum contouring and reshaping

By combining light and heat, the Solea® Laser allows for highly precise treatment. It also creates a clean treatment area, which can support a more comfortable experience and promote healing.

The Additional Benefits of the Solea® Laser

Because of its accuracy and precision, the Solea® Laser can often replace the drill in many dental procedures. This technology produces no vibration and only a minimal sound, not the typical drill noise, making treatment more comfortable for patients.

Laser dentistry provides patients with a pain-free experience, so there’s often no need for dental anesthetic. Patients report that procedures involving the Solea® Laser feel like eating a snow cone. There is a slight cold sensation, but the laser’s frequency can’t be processed by the nerves in your mouth and therefore does not cause any pain. This allows us to eliminate the needle and the injection that most patients dread.

Choose Laser Dentistry for Your Family

The Solea® Laser has streamlined many of the procedures we perform at Smith Dentalworks, which, in some cases, means less time spent in the dental chair since we need fewer procedures to complete your treatment.

Laser dentistry also provides a more comfortable and quicker healing process for many patients. This is because the Solea® Laser uses the combined precision of intense light and heat to cauterize and sterilize the treated area without harming healthy tissues. This means you won’t need stitches and that your healing process is faster.
For many of our patients, the Solea® Laser has completely changed how they feel about visiting the dentist.

A Focus on Innovation

 Innovation is a core focus for our team at Smith Dentalworks. Dr. Smith continues to invest in advanced dental technology to help provide high-quality, modern care for our patients.

The Solea® Laser is one example of that commitment. This technology allows Dr. Smith and her team to perform select dental procedures with exceptional precision while minimizing impact on surrounding tissue. Because the laser uses concentrated light energy, many treatments can be completed with less bleeding, less discomfort, and faster healing than with traditional methods.

By incorporating laser dentistry into our office, Smith Dentalworks offers patients a more efficient and comfortable treatment experience.

Experience the Future of Dentistry

If you are worried because you’ve been told that you need gum surgery, please call Smith Dentalworks and ask us about the Solea® Laser.

Call today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Smith so she can explain more about laser dentistry and how it can help you avoid the discomfort of traditional gum surgery.