Soft Tissue Laser

When it comes to treating problems with your lips, cheeks, gums, and soft palate, a gentle touch is necessary. In order to help you achieve better oral health with minimal impact, our dentist and team use a soft tissue laser in Plano, Texas. If laser dentistry sounds intriguing, call Dental Renaissance at 972-752-2855 for your appointment with Dr. Kari Blankenship.

What is a Soft Tissue Laser?

One of the advanced technologies our dentist may use when providing your treatment is a soft tissue laser. Soft tissue lasers allow us to deliver procedures with greater accuracy, providing more effective care and minimizing your recovery time following treatment.

What are soft tissue lasers used for?

Soft tissue lasers are a versatile tool and may be used in a variety of dental procedures, including:

Periodontal treatments, including gingivectomy
Crown lengthening
Frenectomy
Cold and canker sores
Uncovering an impacted tooth
Removing damaged gum tissue
Recontouring the gumline
Lesion removal
Oral tissue biopsies

Some soft tissue lasers may also be used to treat sleep apnea, perform nerve regeneration, aid in dental implant recovery, remove benign tumors and perform teeth whitening treatments.

What are the benefits of a soft tissue laser?

Some soft tissue lasers may also be used to treat sleep apnea, perform nerve regeneration, aid in dental implant recovery, remove benign tumors and perform teeth whitening treatments.

Using a soft tissue laser provides many benefits. For example, soft tissue lasers allow for better control during the procedure, giving you a more accurate and effective treatment. Lasers also give you a faster treatment time, reduce bleeding and risk of infection following the procedure, and can treat the targeted area without causing damage to any nearby tissue.

Soft tissue lasers also enhance your comfort — in fact, you may not even require anesthesia to receive your treatment, though anesthetic and sedation options are available for your use. Additionally, soft tissue lasers are very quiet, emitting only a soft humming sound rather than the loud sounds produced by dental drills and other tools.

If you have any questions about soft tissue lasers and would like to schedule a consultation with our skilled dentist, contact our office today.