What Conditions Can Be Treated With a Dental Laser?

Dental lasers have become an increasingly valuable tool in modern dentistry. They allow dentists to target specific areas of your mouth with a high degree of precision. They can improve comfort, support healing, and enhance treatment outcomes for certain procedures.

How Are Dental Lasers Used?

A dental laser uses concentrated light energy to precisely target specific tissues in the mouth. Depending on the treatment, it can help remove bacteria, reduce inflammation, reshape soft tissue, and promote healing while minimizing trauma to surrounding areas. They are very safe and effective. 

In some soft tissue procedures, laser therapy may also reduce bleeding, improve patient comfort, and support faster healing.

What Conditions Can Be Treated With a Dental Laser?

Dental lasers can be used to treat a variety of conditions affecting the gums, teeth, and soft tissues of the mouth. At Broda Family Dental, we use laser technology to address several oral health concerns.

Some common applications include:

• Gum disease and periodontal inflammation
• Tooth sensitivity
• Cold sores
• Canker sores
• Excess gum tissue
• Soft tissue fibromas
• Gum tissue covering wisdom teeth

Gum Disease and Inflammation

Gum disease occurs when bacteria accumulate below the gumline, leading to infection and irritation of the surrounding tissues. Left untreated, it can contribute to gum recession, bone loss, and tooth loss.

As part of periodontal therapy, a dental laser can help:

• Reduce harmful bacteria
• Remove inflamed tissue
• Support the healing process
• Improve gum health when combined with professional cleanings and scaling and root planing

Laser therapy is often used alongside periodontal treatment rather than as a stand-alone solution.

Tooth Sensitivity Treatment

Sensitive teeth often occur when dentin becomes exposed due to gum recession, enamel wear, or other factors. Certain laser treatments may help seal microscopic pathways within the tooth that contribute to sensitivity.

Patients who experience discomfort when consuming hot, cold, or sweet foods may benefit from discussing laser desensitization options with their dentist.

Dental Lasers for Cold Sores and Canker Sores

Cold sores and canker sores can be painful and frustrating, especially when they interfere with eating, drinking, or speaking.

Laser treatment may help:

• Reduce discomfort
• Accelerate healing
• Shorten the duration of symptoms when treated early

Many patients report relief immediately after treatment. Treated lesions usually resolve much faster, making lasers a useful option for managing recurring oral sores. Treatment usually takes less than 5 min and can often be done on a drop in basis. Lesions are more effectively treated when they are treated early. So let us know right away if you feel one coming on.

Removal of Excess Tissue and Oral Growths

Dental lasers can also be used for a variety of soft tissue procedures.

Some common applications include:

• Removing soft tissue fibromas (benign lumps or bumps inside the mouth)
• Trimming excess gum tissue
• Reshaping areas where gum tissue has overgrown
• Improving access for cleaning and oral hygiene

Because lasers are highly precise, they can often perform these procedures with minimal disruption to surrounding tissue. As there are no blades that cut, there is little to no bleeding and little post op discomfort. 

Gum Tissue Around Wisdom Teeth

Sometimes a flap of gum tissue partially covers an erupting wisdom tooth. This condition can trap food and bacteria, making the area difficult to clean and increasing the risk of inflammation or infection.Without correction, decay or other disease is common.

A procedure called an operculotomy removes the excess tissue covering the tooth. In many cases, a dental laser can be used to perform this treatment quickly and comfortably while promoting efficient healing.

Advanced Dental Technology

At Broda Family Dental, Dr. Broda combines modern technology with personalized, evidence-based care to help patients achieve and maintain healthy smiles. Our dental laser is one of several advanced tools he uses to diagnose and treat oral health concerns while prioritizing patient comfort, precision, and long-term oral health.

Whether you are dealing with gum disease, tooth sensitivity, recurring sores, or excess gum tissue, we can evaluate your situation and determine whether laser treatment may be beneficial as part of your care plan.

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