Laser Dentistry

Dental lasers work on both soft and hard tissue. Common uses include reshaping a gumline, treating infected pockets during gum therapy, removing oral lesions, helping cold sores settle, whitening, and removing decay. The beam works precisely on a small area, so the surrounding tissue is left alone.

For a lot of procedures, yes. Lasers seal small blood vessels and nerve endings as they work, which usually means less bleeding, less swelling, and often less need for anesthetic. Many laser treatments are done without numbing at all, and healing tends to be quicker afterward.

Dental lasers are FDA approved and have been in routine use for decades. Everyone in the room wears protective eyewear, and the energy setting is matched to the tissue being treated. Tell your dentist about medications and health conditions beforehand, the same as for any other procedure.

Usually shorter than with traditional instruments. Because the laser causes less trauma to the surrounding tissue, there is generally less swelling and soreness afterward, and most people go back to their normal routine quickly. Your dentist will still give you aftercare instructions specific to what was treated.

Coverage usually follows the procedure code rather than the instrument, so periodontal therapy done with a laser is often treated the same as conventional therapy. The office is set up for HUSKY Health, Medicaid, and most major PPO plans, and your benefits get confirmed before the appointment.

Divine Smiles offers laser treatment at 1574 Chapel St in downtown New Haven, CT, where eight dentists practice under Dr. Shande Adinyaguev. Ask at your next visit whether a laser suits what you need, or call (203) 865-1480 to book a consultation and talk it through first.