Laser Dentistry – Rowley, MA
Minimally Invasive, Comfortable Treatment with Laser Dentistry
Whether you’re coming to us to enhance your smile’s symmetry and appearance or stop the progression of gum disease, our Fotona LightWalker® laser allows us to do so with ease and outstanding precision. Dr. St. Clair and Dr. Mullaney have invested in this technology to allow patients to enjoy better outcomes, faster recovery periods, and most importantly, more comfortable procedures.
Why Choose J. Peter St. Clair, DMD for Laser Dentistry?
- Eliminates the Need for a Scalpel and Sutures
- More Comfortable & Faster Healing Periods
- Can Be Used for a Variety of Treatments
What are Dental Lasers?
The Fotona LightWalker® dental laser that we use is a state-of-the-art piece of technology that features patented modes to more comfortably and precisely remove soft tissue and kill harmful oral bacteria. When in use, the laser emits a small beam of light that can be switched to different settings depending on the type of treatment it’s being used for. It enhances the outcomes of a number of treatments by making them less invasive and improving the precision with which they’re conducted.
Types of Laser Dental Treatments
Dental lasers can be utilized in a number of different ways, and our dentists in Rowley have the skills and advanced training to do just that. Below are some of the treatments that we utilize our Fotona LightWalker® laser during.
Gum Disease Treatment
Laser gum disease therapy is typically a combination of traditional and more advanced methods (i.e. using a dental laser) to help your body fight off the harmful oral bacteria infecting your gums. Because the laser is able to kill these bacteria on-contact, it can be used to help sanitize the gum pockets as well as remove severely damaged soft tissue. This will allow the healthy gum tissue to reattach to the gums and protect the roots of the teeth, ideally preventing tooth loss.
Cosmetic Uses
In addition to utilizing this technology for restorative and preventive services, our team also uses it for cosmetic purposes like teeth whitening. It provides near-immediate results in addition to shorter treatments and recovery times, allowing patients to enjoy enhanced smiles without the added stress.
Gum Recontouring
Gum recontouring and reshaping is a treatment that can be designed to help improve the fit of a dental restoration, like a crown, in addition to enhancing the symmetry of a gummy smile. The laser effortlessly removes excess soft tissue to reveal more of the tooth’s structure, helping a dental crown fit more securely over a prepared tooth or making the teeth look longer.
The Benefits of Laser Dentistry
Choosing a dentist who’s trained in laser dentistry in Rowley will allow you to enjoy a number of benefits, including:
- Shorter healing periods
- More comfortable recovery
- Less post-operative side-effects, like bleeding
- Little-to-no need for anesthesia or sedation
- Kills bacteria on-contact to reduce the chances of a post-operative infection
- Eliminates the need for a scalpel and sutures during certain procedures
- Extreme precision helps preserve healthy tissue
