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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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