The Future is Now: How the Soft Tissue Laser Can Benefit You

When you were a kid, did you ever hear about how lasers would be a big deal in the future? Whether they were expected to be used for docking spaceships, moving objects without touching them, or even using the force against a bad guy in a black helmet, this promising technology has long promised to someday do great things. The great news is that the future is already here, and today your dentist is using laser technology in treatment for your gums. Here’s how the soft-tissue laser can help improve your oral health faster and safer than ever before!

What is a Soft Tissue Laser?

A soft tissue laser is a device that uses a concentrated beam of light to vaporize and cut soft tissues in the mouth, including those of the gums, tongue, and lips. By using this device, your dentist can avoid utilizing traditional tools like a scalpel, making treatment more comfortable, faster, and more accurate than ever before. Plus, because it uses a laser beam, it cauterizes your tissue as it cuts, so there’s usually no need for sutures and your risk of infection is greatly reduced. This means that your healing time is much faster and more comfortable, too!

Which Treatments Can Be Performed with a Soft Tissue Laser?

The soft tissue laser is very versatile and can be used in many common dental treatments, including:

• Periodontal Disease Treatment: Instead of using a scalpel to remove tissue damaged by gum disease, your dentist can now safely and effectively vaporize it with a soft-tissue laser. This allows you to keep more healthy tissue, as well as kill the bacteria that is currently residing along the gumline.
• Cosmetic Dentistry: When investing in an elective procedure to improve your smile, you likely want to get the most for your money. In some cases, the soft-tissue laser may be used to quickly and comfortably remove excess tissue that could make it harder to place a veneer or crown, or make the treatment look less noticeable.

Remember, while we may not be able to beam an apple across the room just yet, laser technology is here and it’s making amazing improvements in how your dentist cares for your smile. To learn more about how the soft-tissue laser can make your dental treatment more comfortable and precise, schedule a consultation with your dentist today!

About Our Practice

At Bristol Family Dental, our trio of caring and talented dentists are future-ready with the help of our soft-tissue laser. If you need treatment in your gums or soft tissues that may traditionally have required a scalpel and sutures, you’ll be pleased to know that this device is more comfortable and accurate than older methods. To schedule an appointment for treatment with our soft-tissue laser, visit our website or call us today at 860-589-2794.