We are very excited about offering this new technology that is evolutionizing Dentistry. Laser Dentistry is fundamentally transforming the way patients experiencing the dental visits. At Dr. Favias we use two different types of lasers:
Waterlase® Usage
Non-Surgical Gum Contouring
Cavity Removal
Treating Reoccurring Cold Sores
Treating Tooth Senisitivity
Laser benefits
PATIENT COMFORT Heat, vibration and pressure are the primary causes of pain associated with the use of the traditional dental drill. Since cutting both hard and soft tissues (teeth and gums) with the Waterlase® does not generate heat, vibration or pressure, many dental procedures can be performed with fewer shots, less need for anesthesia, less use of the drill and fewer numb lips! Additionally, using the Waterlase® for gum procedures reduces bleeding, post-operative pain, swelling and the need for pain medication in many cases.
ACCURACY AND PRECISION Waterlase® dentists are able to remove tooth enamel decay (the hardest substance in the body), bone and gum tissue precisely while leaving surrounding areas unaffected. This conserves and allows you to keep more of the healthy tooth structure.
REDUCED TRAUMA High speed drills can cause hairline cracks and fractures in the teeth that eventually lead to future dental problems. Waterlase® reduces damage to healthy portions of the tooth and minimizes trauma.
IMPROVED CAVITY FILLINGS Waterlase® cavity preparations can increase bond strength of tooth-colored restoration resulting in longer lasting fillings.
LESS BLEEDING AND SWELLING Due to its conservative, gentle cutting action and coagulating capabilities, the Waterlase® performs many soft tissue (gum) procedures with little or no bleeding and less post-op swelling.
FEWER DENTAL VISITS Since you often do not need shots or anesthesia, a Waterlase® dentist can perform cavity preps in all areas of the mouth in just one visit. This technology also gives trained Waterlase® dentists the ability to perform many procedures that were previously referred to specialists.
VERSATILITY The Waterlase® is extremely versatile. It can be used for a wide range of hard and soft tissue procedures. From decay removal, cavity eparation, root canals, smile design, gum and bone surgical procedures and many others.
EZlase® IMPROVE YOUR SMILE Contouring or shaping your gums using the ezlase™ to improve the appearance of your smile – safely removing excess gum tissue that may give you a “gummy” smile, or make your front teeth appear irregular in size or shape
REMOVE ORAL GROWTHS Your dentist may use the ezlase™ to remove growths or excess tissue in your mouth such as gum tissue over an unerupted tooth, small “tags” called papilla, growths called fibromas, and others.
FIX A "TONGUE" TIE OR PREVENT GUM RECESSION Connections that restrict the movement of your tongue or cause your gums to recede can be “released” with the ezlase™.
TREAT OR PREVENTS PERIODANTAL DISEASE Your dentist or dental hygienist* may recommend using the ezlase to remove debris and bacteria between your teeth and gums that can cause bleeding gums, gum recession and even loss of teeth. The laser is highly effective at killing bacteria and may even stimulate gum tissue growth
RELIEVE THE PAIN OF COLD SORES AND FEVER BLISTERS The ezlase™ often provides immediate relief from painful cold sores and fever blisters.
