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Read the guide →A selected tool for oral soft tissue
Dental laser therapy
Arguello Dentistry uses a soft-tissue diode laser during appropriate procedures involving gums and other oral soft tissue. The dentist selects it only when it fits the diagnosis and plan; traditional instruments may be used instead or alongside it.
Selected soft-tissue applications
Possible uses include gum contouring, removal of excess gum tissue, tissue management around a filling or crown, selected periodontal procedures and certain frenectomy procedures. The planned use depends on the condition, tissue, access and treatment goal.
What this laser does not do
The offices’ diode laser is designed for soft tissue. It does not cut enamel, dentin or jawbone, cannot replace every dental instrument and is not a cure for gum disease by itself. Bone surgery, tooth preparation and removal of tartar require other instruments.
What treatment may involve
The area is examined and the goal, alternatives and expected healing are discussed. Protective eyewear is required. Local anesthetic may still be needed. The dentist guides a small fiber tip across the selected tissue; suction may be used, and sutures may still be appropriate for some procedures.
Comfort, healing and aftercare
A laser procedure should not be described as painless. Tenderness, swelling, color changes or sensitivity can occur as tissue heals. Follow the individual instructions for cleaning, food, medication and follow-up, and contact the office for severe pain, increasing swelling or bleeding that does not stop.
Laser and non-laser alternatives
Traditional instruments may provide better access or control for some conditions. Ask why a laser is recommended, what alternatives exist, whether tissue or bone must be treated, and what benefits and limits are expected in your case. Results vary and no specific outcome should be guaranteed.
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100 FL-7, Suite 300, Margate, FL 33063(954) 532-1274Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
236 Commercial Boulevard, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308(954) 568-8928Your questions, answered
Can this laser cut a tooth or bone?
No. The soft-tissue diode laser used by the practices is not designed to cut tooth structure or jawbone.
Is laser treatment painless?
No procedure should be promised as painless. Local anesthetic may be needed, and tenderness can occur during healing.
Does a laser replace gum cleaning?
No. It may support selected periodontal care, but it does not replace removal of plaque and tartar, home care or periodontal maintenance.
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