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A dental laser is a type of laser designed specifically for use in oral surgery or dentistry.

Laser instruments emit a thin, concentrated beam of light energy. Light is calculated in wavelengths, and each wavelength generates an individual thermal output, so dentists can predict its interaction with a particular tissue. Consequently, some wavelengths are more conducive to performing certain procedures than others. For example, there are select lasers used for soft tissue surgeries while others are effective on hard tissues like tooth enamel and bone, notes the NJOMS.

Uses for Dental Lasers

The light emitted from a laser can remove or shape tissue, making it an effective tool in the following procedures:

• Removing tissue from a partially exposed wisdom tooth
• Reshaping qum tissue that has overgrown due to certain medications
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• Removing inflamed qum tissue
• Accelerating in-office tooth whitening procedures
• Removing muscle attachments that restrict tongue or lip movement
• Reducing the discomfort from cold sores and cankers
• Removing small amounts of tooth enamel
• Preparing tooth enamel for composite bonding
• Repairing certain worn-down fillings
• oving and reshaping bone and gum tissue during crown lengthening procedures

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