— THE PROCEDURE
Where it shines: delicate, precise, predictable.
The diode laser is one of the most versatile tools in modern dentistry. We use it for gum reshaping, cold sore treatment, frenectomies (lip or tongue tie release), surgical incisions, biopsies, and adjunctive periodontal care.
Compared to a scalpel: less bleeding, less swelling, no stitches in many cases, and faster healing. Compared to a drill: gentler on tooth tissue, often without any anesthesia for very minor work.
- Used in periodontal, cosmetic, and minor surgical care
- Less bleeding, less swelling, no stitches
- Often no anesthesia required for minor procedures
- Same-day recovery for most indications