Laser Dentistry
Zeeland, Michigan
Our Procedures
At State Street Smiles, we invest in the latest technology to provide our valued patients with the best possible care and service. We are pleased to offer laser dentistry to perform soft tissue procedures, including frenectomies and gingivectomies. Our cutting-edge laser helps provide faster, more comfortable, and more precise care than traditional dental procedures, enhancing patient comfort, recovery time, and the overall experience. Visit our Zeeland practice to enjoy the many benefits of laser dentistry.
What Is a Frenectomy?
The mouth has connective tissue attachments called frenula that help stabilize the tongue and lips. These tissues are sometimes abnormally short, tight, or thick, limiting the mobility of the tongue or lip. A tongue tie happens when the lingual frenulum that connects the tongue’s base to the floor of the mouth restricts tongue movement. A lip tie, on the other hand, occurs when the maxillary labial frenulum prevents normal lip movement.
A laser frenectomy is a minimally invasive procedure designed to release a lip or tongue tie in a matter of minutes with minimal pain, discomfort, bleeding, or downtime. The gentle procedure helps improve the range of motion, improving a patient’s quality of life. At State Street Smiles, we offer laser frenectomies to patients over seven years of age.
What Is a Gingivectomy?
A gingivectomy is a procedure that involves the reshaping of excess gum tissue for cosmetic reasons or to treat gum disease. It is a popular procedure when it comes to improving the appearance of gummy smiles, which occurs when excessive gum tissues cover the teeth.
Traditionally, gingivectomies were performed using surgical scalpels, which caused patient discomfort and often resulted in longer healing times. Laser gingevectomies use precision laser technology to gently reshape and remove excess gum tissues with minimal discomfort and bleeding. Laser procedures often require less local anesthetics and promote faster healing compared to traditional soft tissue surgeries.
Why Choose Laser Dentistry?
Here is a look at some of the benefits of laser dentistry:
- Exceptional Precision: Our dental laser delivers intense, focused light energy, which effectively cuts through, reshapes, or even removes soft tissues with exceptional precision while leaving the surrounding tissues intact.
- Minimal Discomfort: Laser procedures are much less painful than traditional methods during and after treatment.
- Less Bleeding: The laser beam cauterizes the blood vessels as it cuts through soft tissues, reducing bleeding and swelling.
- Fast Healing:Laser procedures help ensure minimal recovery time and faster healing, allowing you to resume your normal activities without much interruption.
- Reduced Risk of Infection:Our soft tissue laser helps sterilize the treatment area, eliminating harmful bacteria and other pathogens, which helps lower the risk of infection.
- Better Patient Experience: Laser dentistry enhances patient comfort and recovery, improving the overall patient experience.
Laser Dentistry Near Me in Zeeland, MI
Our team at State Street Smiles has the training, skill, and expertise needed to perform soft tissue laser procedures. We strive to provide our patients with the best possible care and experience. If you’d like to learn more about laser dentistry
Call us at (616) 772-6243 to schedule a consultation, or visit us online to schedule an appointment today!
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