Laser Dentistry

The following are some of the procedures we perform with our dental laser right here at our Fort Worth practice:

Crown Lengthening: Sometimes, excess gum tissue can hide a significant portion of your natural teeth, making them appear short or leading to a "gummy" smile. Laser crown lengthening involves recontouring the gum and, in some instances, the underlying bone, to expose more of your healthy tooth structure. This helps prepare a tooth for dental crown placement or to enhance the aesthetics and balance of your smile.

Laser-Assisted Periodontal Surgery: The state-of-the-art laser gum therapy offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional gum surgery for treating periodontal disease. Our advanced laser removes diseased tissue and bacteria while leaving healthy tissue intact. Laser-Assisted Periodontal Surgery promotes natural tissue regeneration, reduces discomfort, promotes healing and recovery, and provides exceptional treatment outcomes.

Laser Decontamination: Laser decontamination gently targets and eliminates harmful bacteria in the gum pockets that can cause inflammation and infection. Laser therapy helps enhance the effectiveness of routine and deep dental cleanings, supporting long-term gum health.

Gingivectomy: A laser gingivectomy gently removes excess or overgrown gum tissues. It is often performed to eliminate deep gum pockets caused by periodontal disease, making the area easier to clean and promoting better gum health. It can also be used for cosmetic reasons to reduce a "gummy" smile and reveal more of a tooth's natural structure.

Gingivoplasty: Gingivoplasty is designed to reshape and recontour the gum tissue around the teeth. Rather than just removing excess tissue, it sculpts the gums to create a more natural and symmetrical gum line. Gingivoplasty is often performed after a gingivectomy or as part of other cosmetic dental treatments to enhance the overall appearance of your smile.

Frenectomies: A laser frenectomy is designed to release a lip or tongue tie in a matter of minutes without the need for numbing, sutures, and with virtually no discomfort or bleeding. The minimally invasive procedure helps address feeding problems in young children and reduces the risk of speech difficulties, gaps between the front teeth, gum recession, and more.