When you have an embarrassing cold sore, you may be forced to wait for it to heal on its own, or rely on medications that only reduce the time by a day or two. But with advanced laser dentistry, your Sheridan, WY, dentist can address them quickly, and also treat a host of other cosmetic and restorative oral health issues.
Cold and Canker Sores
A cold sore is caused by the herpes simplex virus, and is very contagious. This creates an unsightly sore on your lips, one that will heal on its own, but this could take two weeks. If you use medicated creams, this could still mean a week with this visible sore. A canker sore forms in the interior of the mouth, and is very uncomfortable. With laser dentistry, we can shrink these sores so they heal much faster and vanish quickly. They’re also less likely to reappear in the same area again! This brings near instant relief.
Periodontal Disease and Gummy Smiles
If you have a more advanced stage of gum disease, then we could use dental lasers to remove diseased tissues from the smile, so healthy ones can adhere to the teeth. This reduces the depth of periodontal pockets, and makes managing the disease possible with simple cleaning moving forward. If you have a gummy smile, in which you display too much gum when you smile, we could use lasers in a contouring procedure. We remove the excess tissues and reshape the gum line to remove symmetry, ensuring your whole smile looks great.
The Benefits of Dental Lasers
When we use this technology, we don’t need to employ scalpels or sutures at all. We can treat the areas requiring treatment with precision and prevent damage to healthy tissues too. The technology can also prevent the onset of swelling, bleeding, or infection. The area heals much faster too, and many people return to their normal activities after only a day of rest. We also rarely need any dental anesthesia during the procedure, so the treatment is a comfortable one too.
If you have any questions about how we treat cosmetic and restorative concerns with advanced laser technology, or if you would like to schedule a visit with our team, then contact our office today to learn more. We want to help you and your family enjoy your best possible smiles, so come see us soon.
Speak With Your Sheridan, WY Dentist About Advanced Dentistry
We want to make sure you receive care with precision and accuracy, and in a comfortable manner, which is why we use advanced technology. To find out how we transform the health of your smile with advanced technology, then reach out to Grinnell Street Dental in Sheridan, WY at 307-672-7567.
