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Is it ever scary for you to make a dental appointment? Some children are especially afraid of dentists, but plenty of adults are, too. We understand and sympathize with that.
We just don’t want you to miss out on important dental services you need because of fear.
That’s one of the reasons we offer laser dentistry. Soft-tissue and hard-tissue lasers can be so much less scary for many patients than traditional dental tools. We think that’s because they’re very quiet and are nearly painless.
Laser dentistry can be used for:
Reshaping gum tissue can be extremely important. The crown of the tooth is the upper portion of it—the chewing surface and the sides of the tooth. Sometimes, we need to increase the size of a crown through a procedure called crown lengthening.
When we need to restore a damaged tooth, for example, we need as much of the crown showing as possible, so we can attach an artificial crown to it. If the gums are in the way, we can move them down using a laser for crown lengthening.
Another crucial use of laser dentistry is for frenectomies. The frenulum is a small bit of tissue that attaches either the tongue to the bottom of the mouth or attaches the upper lip to the gums.
When the frenulum is too thick or tight, it can cause a child to have difficulty in many activities, such as speaking. With a laser, we can treat the frenulum in a pain-free, simple procedure. Also, using a laser often means a faster healing time.
Call us today for any kind of dental treatment. If we need to use laser dentistry for gum disease, an oral sore, cavities, crown lengthening, or other services, you’ll get to experience the precision and lack of pain that comes with laser dentistry.
Pinnacle Dental Associates is a family dental practice with a focus on providing patients of all ages with high quality dental services.
541-928-9299
2200 14th Avenue SE Albany, OR 97322
Mon-Thu 7:00am - 5:00pm