| Laser Dentistry
Dr. Hickle provides her patients with the most advanced
cosmetic dentistry procedures and is equipped with the most innovative
technologies. Soft tissue laser dentistry utilizes short, controlled
bursts of light to carry out otherwise painful surgeries with no
discomfort, precise results, no bleeding, and quick recovery!
A healthy, beautiful smile not only consists of
perfectly aligned, brilliantly white teeth, but also an aesthetic,
symmetrical gumline. Using a state-of-the-art diode laser, Dr. Hickle
can artistically trim and minimize uneven or overgrown gums with
precision, creating a more even-looking smile. Sometimes, a patient
may just have a single tooth with an uneven gumline, and when treated
with the laser it makes a world of difference in their overall smile.
In other instances, a patient may have an entire “gummy smile”;
meaning when they smile, too much gum tissue shows relative to their
teeth. In some of those cases, a simple cosmetic gumlift can result
in a more esthetically balanced appearance.
Laser soft tissue recontouring is also commonly
used on patients with gum disease. Sometimes, the irregular shape
of the gums can make them prone to trapping plaque and bacteria,
causing redness and inflammation. With the diode laser, tissue can
be trimmed and tightened, making the gums healthier and teeth more
decay-resistant.
Other applications for the laser include treatment
of canker sores, herpetic and aphthous ulcers of the oral tissues;
small biopsies, and as an adjunct to root canal therapy.
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