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The DIAGNOdent Laser detects even the smallest cavities at the earliest possible stage. It actually looks beneath the surface of your teeth to detect decay "from the inside".
Early detection allows us to place small tooth-colored fillings virtually invisible to the naked eye. The DIAGNOdent Laser is painless and invaluable in keeping your teeth in great shape for a lifetime.
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In the interest of optimizing patient health, our technologically advanced practice has incorpoated the Dental Laser. The Dental Laser allows us to do many procedures previously done with the dental drill, usually without the need for novocaine injections. Perfect for kids and adults, the laser eliminates the whining sounds and vibrations previously asscociated with the dental drill.
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Fixing teeth with the Dental Laser is not only pain free, but also extremely accurate and precise. Many gum procedures can be performed with this laser as well, usually without the need for novocaine and stitches.
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Our Diode dental laser allows us to treat many gum procedures, previously only treatable by traditional periodontal surgery. Unlike periodontal surgery, however, Diode laser treatments are much less invasive while they can achieve similar results. Following diode laser gum treatments, the patient exhibits virtually no discomfort. No stitches, no bleeding, and virtually no pain make this an excellent alternative for many that fear traditional periodontal surgery.
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The Diode laser can be used for low level laser therapy to help and assist in healing and pain relief. The laser is used at low power, allowing the energy to stimulate changes in blood vessels and nerves, causing a healing response by the body.
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Do you have questions about the dental services that we offer? Below is a list of some frequently asked questions regarding laser dentistry. Please feel free to call our office if you need additional information. We are always pleased to assist you.
 How does laser dentistry reduce and eliminate pain?
 Heat and vibration are the causes of most of the pain associated with the drill. Since water laser cutting does not transmit heat or vibration, most dental procedures can be performed with no pain, virtually eliminating the need for anesthesia in most cases.
In combination with an air-waterspray, the dental laser can replace the drill in many instances. The whine of the drill is substituted with a popping sound similar to that of popcorn popping. Since there is no heat or vibration from the dental laser, the need for anesthetic (THE SHOT) is eliminated in most cases!
What is a dental laser?
A laser is a high-technology device that generates a beam of concentrated light. This beam of light brings energy into your mouth to help your dentist remove areas of infection or tooth decay with great precision and accuracy. The laser beam sterilizes the affected area and seals off blood vessels, which minimizes the chance of infection or bleeding. Laser dental patients are much more comfortable both during and after treatment. That's because, in many instances, the need for anesthetic injections is reduced and in most instances eliminated, as well as the associated side effects. And that means less time spent in the dental chair!
Are lasers new to dentistry?
Shortly after the invention of lasers in the early 1960s, lasers were used experimentally on the teeth and gums. Lasers have been used on a limited basis in hospital dentistry. Recent technological developments have made it possible for lasers to be used effectively in the dental office on patients like you. In fact, lasers are now being used by dentists all over the world. The advent of the dental laser has opened new frontiers for dental patients. This dental laser is very different from all other lasers and offers more options and more comfort for the patient due to its patented use of the water cooling spray.
What types of procedures can be done with the laser?
There are many different types of lasers used in dentistry, and their applications vary. The most common use of lasers is for removing dental caries, old composite fillings, sterilizing infected root canals, bone shaping, apthous ulcer treatment, crown lengthening, apicoectomy, periodontal (gum) treatment, and oral surgery.
How do I know if laser dentistry is for me?
Ask Dr. Barrett. Upon thorough examination and resulting diagnosis, Dr. Barrett can determine if laser dentistry is indicated for you. We find that lasers are useful in many different areas of dentistry.
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We perform advanced laser dentistry using advanced laser technology. Our office is equipped with the state-of-the-art Dental Laser. Using this laser, we can fix most cavities quickly and painlessly without novocaine shots or the sound of the drill. The laser technology allows us to fix cavities with remarkable precision and then fill them with undetectable white fillings.
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We also utilize lasers to treat many forms of periodontal disease. This incredible technology has revolutionized gum treatments. Many forms of mild and moderate periodontal disease can be treated in a few painless sessions. Most of the time only a little numbing gel is needed to treat the entire mouth, thus eliminating injections and hours and hours of numbness.
Laser dentistry is ideal for children, as well as for adults.
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Anyone that has ever had a fear of the dentist will be pleasantly surprised once they experience dental treatment with the laser. No more shots, no more lingering numbness, no more whining sounds of the drill. It is truly an incredible experience.
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Benefits of Laser Dentistry:
- Extreme precision allows the placement of tiny invisible fillings.
- No whining sound previously asscociated with the dental drill.
- No vibration like in regular dental drilling.
- Reduced need for novocaine injections.
- Decreased post operative sensitivity.
- Great for kids and adults.
- Unique, high-tech dental experience.
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