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| • | Periodontal Therapy: Gum grafting and scaling and root planning is the traditional gold standard treatment for periodontitis. At Fairbanks Periodontal Associates we use a specialized laser to precisely remove infected tissue from the tooth's root. Dr. Webster will then scrape plaque and calculus around the root. |
| • | Teeth Whitening: Laser technology has changed the game of teeth whitening. First, a bleaching gel is applied to the enamel surface of the tooth. The laser targets, heats up, and activates the bleach for quicker and more impressive results. |
| • | Root Canal Therapy: Dr. Webster also uses lasers to help eradicate E.coli and E.faecalis bacteria in root canal therapy. |
| • | Minimizes irritation from canker and cold sores |
| • | Kills bacteria |
| • | Simplifies biopsies |
| • | Expose wisdom teeth that are partially erupted |
| • | Extricates muscle attachments for better movement |
| • | Treats various infections |
| • | Limits and sometimes eliminates the need for a drill |
| • | Patients report that laser, by contrast, is much more relaxing than the alternatives |
| • | Shown to speed up the healing process |
| • | Helps to control bleeding |
| • | Minimizes or replaces the need for anesthesia |
| • | Is more precise |
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Lasers have been used in partnership with traditional dental instruments since 1990. We are excited to provide for our patients an array of laser treatments designed to speed up recovery time, improve accuracy and kill bacteria more effectively than non-laser treatments.