Laser Dentistry

Lasers have revolutionalized the care that we can provide a patient with surgical procedures by minimizing bleeding, swelling, scarring, and pain. The fact that laser techniques cause less pain than traditional methods, they are also likely to reduce the fear that many people have of the dentist.

In the office of Dr. Mawyer, lasers are used to recontour gum tissue for a more pleasing appearance, to treat periodontal disease, to treat the pain of cold sores, to remove excess tissue from under the tongue in less than two minutes, in a procedure called frenectomy, and to even detect decay in teeth much earlier than dentists have been able to in the past.

DIAGNOdent high-tech laser system will allow Dr. Mawyer to detect early-stage tooth decay that is often missed using traditional techniques. Catching tooth decay early not only protects the integrity of your teeth and results in simple, shallow fillings, but also decreases the chance that additional dental procedures-and expense- will be required to restore the health of your teeth. To top it all off, your DIAGNOdent laser exam will be quick and easy, without the uncomfortable poking and prodding techniques of the past.