Laser Dentistry in Oakbrook Terrace, IL

The dental field continues to advance and new technology is constantly available. To offer improved precision and efficiency in dental care, we provide laser dentistry services. Laser dentistry is a form of dentistry that allows for the treatment of specific areas without damaging or irritating surrounding tissues.

To better understand laser dentistry, let’s take a look at two types of laser dentistry commonly used:

Hard Tissue (Tooth) Laser Dentistry Procedures

The hard tissue is the tooth, and this type of laser dentistry procedure has a wavelength highly absorbable by hydroxyapatite and water. This makes hard tissue lasers more effective for cutting through tooth structure.  The primary use of hard tissue lasers is to cut into the bone and teeth with extreme precision, and are often used in:

• Preparing or shaping the teeth for composite bonding
• Removing small amounts of tooth structure
• Repairing certain worn down dental fillings

And, some of the procedures that can be performed with hard tissue lasers include:

• Cavity detection
• Dental fillings/tooth preparation
• Tooth sensitivity

Together, our dentist can provide laser dentistry services to improve the health and well-being of your teeth.

Soft Tissue (Gum) Laser Dentistry Procedures

Soft tissue lasers are the opposite of hard tissue, as they are used for procedures involving the gums and other soft tissues. Soft tissue lasers penetrate the soft tissue while sealing blood vessels and nerve endings.  This is the primary reason why many people experience virtually no post-operative pain following the use of a laser. Procedures commonly performed with the soft tissue laser are:

• Crown lengthening
• Gummy smile
• Muscle attachment
• Soft tissue folds

Additionally, soft tissue lasers allow the faster healing of tissues.  For this reason, a growing number of cosmetic dental practices are incorporating the use of soft tissue lasers for gingival sculpting procedures.

With the availability of laser dentistry in Oakbrook Terrace, we can perform a wide variety of dental procedures that might have previously not been capable of being completed with such precision. Contact our office today to learn more about laser dentistry and how it can improve your next dental procedure.