The word laser is actually an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. In laser dentistry, lasers are used to generate and control a very precise beam of concentrated light. Cosmetic dentists like Dr. Pavlenko in Edmonton, Alberta, use laser in their cosmetic dentistry offices in order to minimize any discomfort his patients might feel, enhance their recovery times, and improve the efficiency of his office.

The beam of light from a dental laser simultaneously removes or vaporizes the tissue it is aimed at while sterilizing the area and coagulating any blood. This means that recovery times for patients are much shorter than when a drill or other products are used in dental procedures.

By using Laser dentistry, certain procedures are performed in a fraction of the time, and patients feel more comfortable during dental procedures. Also, since lasers vaporize the tissue they are being used on, patients feel very little pain, and many procedures can be performed with much less or no anesthesia.

You can now have many of your dental procedures performed using laser dentistry. By doing so, your recovery time will be drastically reduced, you won't need Novocain during cavity preparations, and you will have much less chance of getting the area infected after the procedure. Also, when used on soft tissues like your gums for periodontal procedures, results can be seen immediately.

In addition to using laser dentistry to prepare cavities, periodontal work, and many other traditional dental procedures, many cosmetic dentists use laser dentistry in their cosmetic dentistry practices to give their patients better and faster results.

In tooth whitening, lasers are often used to heat the bleaching material so that you can get your teeth whitened in a shorter amount of time. Also, laser whitening works more thoroughly and is able to get rid of tougher stains on your teeth.

Sometimes people are not happy with the way their gums look when they smile. Lasers can be used to shape your gums so that they allow just the right amount of your teeth to be exposed when you smile. Other times, when people get porcelain veneers, tooth bonding, or dental crowns, the gums need to be shaped so that they can perfectly match your teeth, giving you the smile that you have always wanted.