Laser Dentistry

Laser technology is a tool that has improved dental techniques and procedures. Patients can feel confident in going to the dentist for a dental procedure since there is little to no pain, and no need for anesthetics. Laser dentistry is being used in procedures such as performing dental fillings, removing tooth decay, and improving gummy smiles. This technology also helps with patients who are fearful of injections since they don't need to be anesthetized.

Waterlase is a form of laser dentistry. It is a procedure that uses a laser to cut the tooth, but the patient doesn't feel the pain because they will not feel the laser working on the tooth. The benefits of the technology include minimal decay, because the laser keeps the treatment area smaller and keeps more of the healthy tooth structure intact. Waterlase is very useful for doing small fillings, removing tooth decay and removing bone under the gums. The laser is able to move around the tissue creating the tissue to become healthier.

Removing gummy smiles is another procedure that is made easier and more efficient with the laser because it is precise and painless. A gummy smile is when more than a small amount of gums show when a patient smiles. Treating it means making the teeth longer by using the laser on the gum tissue.

Dr. Alex Basti and Dr. Nina Basti use laser technology to help treat patients in a much more efficient way. Traditional pain comes from the vibration and heat of the drill, but the laser doesn't touch the tooth, so in turn, there is no pain. It may also be a better or more accurate tool than the drill because, it has a smaller tip and more precise which keeps the restoration very small. There is also no anesthetic, so there is no injection. Instead of surgery, Drs. Alex Basti and Nina Basti also use the laser to kill bacteria. This eliminates a visit to the periodontist.

For the right candidates, it's a great tool. Come in for a consultation. Drs. Alex Basti and Nina Basti will look at each individual case and recommend the best treatment.