Nima Ebrahimi DDS

Simply inquire about your dentist’s extent of laser education and training. Ensure your dentist has completed educational courses and achieved training by the manufacturer.

Yes, they are. Your dentist will follow all protocols, including asking you to wear sunglasses during laser procedures to protect your eyes.

Generally, laser dentistry is comparable in price to other treatments for gum disease. The cost of laser dentistry will differ depending on the doctor.

Laser dentistry such as LANAP®️ involves less pain, discomfort, and bleeding. They can treat your gums without requiring cutting and sutures.

It is the only FDA cleared laser. It is very selective in terms of the tissue it removes. Also, it is backed by human histology research that supports its claims for gum disease treatment.

Essentially, lasers deliver energy in the form of light. For example, when the laser is used for dental procedures and surgical procedures, it serves as a cutting instrument or vaporizer of tissue it encounters. When the laser is used during a dental filling procedure, it aids in strengthening the bond between the filling material and the tooth. When the laser is used for professional teeth whitening, it serves as a heat source to boost the effect(s) of tooth-bleaching agents.