When you have a cold sore, you may assume you have to rely on creams and other treatments, which can be slow-acting. But with laser dentistry, we can offer relief quickly and conveniently! In today’s blog, your team at Grinnell Street Dental talks about treating cold sores in Sheridan, WY, with laser dentistry!
The Onset of Cold Sores
The herpes simplex virus causes unsightly and painful cold sores to form on your lips and around your mouth. These can spread between partners and even from parents to kids and vice-versa, and even the use of shared utensils and hygiene products. While the sore is visible and the most obvious part, there could also be a fever, sore throat, and even sensitive and swollen lymph nodes. While this will go away eventually on its own, and you could speed the process up slightly with creams and ointments, our treatment can offer near-immediate results, so you can feel more confident and comfortable in a much shorter timeframe!
Help with a Dental Laser
The dental laser uses a concentrated beam of light that has been specially calibrated to take on soft tissue concerns in your smile. These can target an area with precision to avoid damage to health gums and tissues, and can treat areas without the need for anesthesia. These targeted areas tend to heal quickly. Our team can use the laser to quickly remove the cold sore from your lips, preventing eruption and providing relief much faster than typical creams, and ointments. These systems also help reduce the risk of sore appearing in the same area again. The entire process only takes one visit to complete, and you see immediate results.
Cosmetic and Periodontal Treatment
Lasers can also address other concerns with your smile. If you have a gummy smile, which shows off too much gums when you smile, we could gently trim away the excess tissues and reshape your smile in one sitting with a gum contouring procedure. If you have periodontal disease, then we could use the technology to help remove the more diseased tissues so we can better manage the issue with preventive and holistic treatments moving forward, such as routine cleanings every three to four months.
If you have any questions about how we use advanced technology to treat cold sores, gummy smiles, and more, then contact our team today to schedule your appointment and get started.
Schedule Your Next Visit with Grinnell Street Dental
Our team wants to help address serious concerns and restore your smile with comfort and precision. To find out more about our office or to schedule your upcoming appointment, call Grinnell Street Dental in Sheridan, WY today at (307) 672-7567.
