Diode Laser
No needles, no scalpel, no bleeding, no stitches and most of all…no pain! Laser surgery in under 2 minutes. Dr. Cardarelli is certified in diode laser therapy by the Clinical Institute of Lasers. This type of laser treatment allows us to painlessly and without bleeding, remove excess soft (gum) tissue. Laser therapy offers our patients more precise and efficient orthodontic care, allowing more accurate bracket placement by enabling us to place them exactly where they can be most effective.
Unerupted upper right cuspid
Immediate post laser with tissue removed and bracket placed
Six week post laser shows cuspid erupting favorably with healthy tissue response
WHAT?
Laser exposure is a non-surgical option to uncover the surface of unerupted teeth that may be delaying treatment progress. This procedure instantly sanitizes and cauterizes; therefore, no bleeding or inflammation ~ no needles or stitches.
WHY?
Exposing excessive or swollen tissue associated with unerupted teeth allows proper placement of orthodontic appliances; thereby, shortening treatment time and minimizing the potential for impactions.
This allows early, efficient bracket placement on teeth that may otherwise delay and/or complicate the treatment process.
HOW?
Topical anesthetic cream/gel is applied to gum tissue with cotton swab for approximately10 minutes. This is adequate to prevent any discomfort during the procedure.
A gentle beam of light (diode laser) is then swept across the affected area for literally seconds and the tissue is removed without any discomfort.
- • Avoid hot, spicy or salty foods for several days.
- • Advil or Tylenol for any discomfort
- • Healing complete within 48 hours (Similar to pizza burn)
CANKER/COLD SORE TREATMENT
Anti-bacterial effect of diode laser treatment will provide immediate relief of cold sores and shorten duration of the lesion to days, rather than several weeks.