Laser dentistry and frenectomy
Where lasers are used in soft-tissue dentistry, what the evidence supports, and careful guidance on tongue-tie evaluation.
- Laser dentistry and frenectomy
Diode, erbium and CO2 dental lasers: why the wavelength decides the job
Dental lasers differ mainly by wavelength, and wavelength decides which tissue absorbs the light. Diode lasers (roughly 810 to 980 nm) are absorbed by pigment and blood…
- Laser dentistry and frenectomy
Is laser dentistry safe? The protections you should see in the treatment room
Dental lasers are medical devices regulated by the FDA, and when a trained clinician uses one with the right precautions for its cleared uses, the risks are specific and…
- Laser dentistry and frenectomy
Does laser dentistry mean no needles? What decides whether you need anesthesia
No. A laser is a cutting and reshaping instrument, not an anesthetic, so it does not switch off sensation. Some procedures can be done with less numbing or none, most…
- Laser dentistry and frenectomy
Laser or conventional instruments: compare the actual procedure, not the label
Neither is better across the board. A dental laser and a conventional instrument should be compared step by step. For removing decay, a Cochrane review found no clear…
- Laser dentistry and frenectomy
What laser dentistry is, and which dental procedures actually use a laser
Laser dentistry is not a separate kind of dentistry. It means that for certain steps of a procedure, the dentist uses a focused beam of light, at a wavelength chosen for…