Laser Therapy
Precision Care for Soft-Tissue
Diode laser therapy gives Burton Dentistry a comfortable and precise way to treat soft-tissue concerns.
It can help with everything from a painful canker sore to small gum procedures, often with less irritation than traditional soft-tissue treatment.
The laser uses focused light, allowing our dentists to treat a very specific area without disturbing more tissue than needed. For you, that can change how treatment feels during the visit and how the area feels and heals afterward.
Comfort When Your Mouth Feels Sore
If you come in with a painful cold sore, canker sore, or denture sore, laser therapy may help calm the area quickly. Many patients feel relief during or soon after the appointment, and the treated spot may heal more comfortably.
If you have had the same cold or canker sore return again and again, early laser treatment may also help shorten the outbreak or make it feel less intense. That can be especially helpful when a sore makes it hard to eat, speak, smile, or get through the day without thinking about it.
A Helpful Tool for Gum Care
The diode laser can also support gum health and periodontal therapy. Before a cleaning, laser bacterial reduction may help lower the amount of harmful bacteria under the gumline. If you have deeper gum pockets, the laser can help remove unhealthy tissue while supporting healthier tissue around the teeth.
It is a small step, but it can make periodontal care feel more focused. Instead of only cleaning around the teeth, the laser allows your hygienist to pay closer attention to the soft tissue that helps hold those teeth in place.
Precise Care for Shape, Fit, and Sensitivity
There are a few cosmetic and restorative uses for a diode laser, too. If extra gum tissue affects the shape of your smile, or if a crown or filling needs a cleaner edge to fit well, the laser can gently reshape the gumline.
In many cases, this can mean less bleeding and swelling, and a smoother recovery than traditional soft-tissue treatment.
Laser-Focused Precision
Laser therapy is not right for every patient or every procedure. When it is the right fit, it can make dental care feel more precise, more comfortable, and a little easier on you. Contact Burton Dentistry to find out whether diode laser therapy may be a good option for your next visit.
At Burton Dentistry, Dr. Katharine A. Burton, DMD, and her team are dedicated to creating an exceptional patient experience, achieving excellent outcomes, and building strong, trusting relationships. Working closely with Dr. Aaron Shin, DDS, and Dr. Courtney Silva, DMD, the practice is focused on their mission: to deliver quality care to you and your family while promoting overall health and wellness.
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