Waterlaser Brochure - Dentistry at Camp Creek

Why Waterlase Dentistry?
What can Waterlase Dentistry do?
How does Waterlase Dentistry
work – is it safe?
We offer Waterlase Dentistry treatment for oral
We may use Waterlase Dentistry laser to treat your gums or
Waterlase Dentistry is one of the most advanced
surgery and periodontal treatment gives you
any other soft tissue in your mouth to:
dental technologies available today. It was developed
important advantages over conventional treatment
by BIOLASE Technology, the leader in dental lasers.
using scalpels and sutures. We offer Waterlase
Improve Your Smile
BIOLASE dental lasers have been used to treat millions
Dentistry treatment to improve your comfort and
We may suggest contouring or shaping your gums using
of patients.
provide better results from your dental procedures.
Waterlase Dentistry to improve the appearance of your
During Your
Procedure
Immediately
After Your
Procedure
Recovering
from Your
Procedure
Conventional Treatment
with Scalpels and Sutures
Waterlase Dentistry
Treatment
Local anesthetic with
needle and shot required
to prevent pain
Many procedures performed
with Waterlase Dentistry
require only topical
anesthetic
Bleeding is common
Waterlase Dentistry reduces
or eliminates bleeding
Post-operative medication
usually required due to
stitches
Waterlase Dentistry reduces
post-operative pain
Healing usually causes
prolonged discomfort and
often takes 6-8 weeks
recovery time
Healing usually takes less
than a week, with little
discomfort with Waterlase
Dentistry
Less need for prescription
pain medication with
Waterlase Dentistry
smile – safely removing excess gum tissue that may give
A Waterlase laser creates special, highly concentrated
you a “gummy” smile, or make your front teeth appear
light energy, and sends it through an optical fiber to its
irregular in size or shape.
handpiece. Your dentist uses the handpiece to aim the
laser energy at precisely the areas to be treated. Some
Remove Oral Growths
laser systems combine the laser energy with a gentle
We may use Waterlase Dentistry to remove growths or
spray of water.
excess tissue in your mouth including gum tissue over an
unerupted tooth, small “tags” called papilla, and growths
Waterlase Dentistry was developed specifically to repair
called fibromas.
decayed and damaged teeth, and treat gum and other
soft tissue in the mouth, safely and comfortably. It can
Fix a “Tongue Tie” or Prevent Gum Recession
be harmful to eyes, however, so you, your dentist, and
Connections that restrict the movement of your tongue
anyone else in the treatment room when the laser is
or cause your gums to recede can be “released” with
being used must wear special protective glasses.
Waterlase Dentistry.
Treat Periodontal Disease
We recommend using Waterlase Dentistry to remove debris
and bacteria between your teeth and gums that can cause
bleeding gums, gum recession and even loss of teeth.
Waterlase Dentistry has been shown to reduce bacteria and
may even stimulate gum tissue growth.
Relieve the Pain of Cold Sores and Fever Blisters
Waterlase Dentistry often provides immediate relief from
painful cold sores and fever blisters.
We may also use a Waterlase laser to perform other
procedures not listed here. Ask us for more information.