There are many different types of lasers used in dentistry, and their uses vary. The most common uses of laser is to remove cavities, remove old composite fillings, sterilize infected root canals, bone shaping, apthous ulcer treatment, crown lengthening, apicoectomy, oral surgery, and periodontal pocket cleaning. Lasers in periodontal treatment help to heal areas after surgery, stop bleeding in areas of tissue trauma, as well as desensitize teeth.

Cavity Removal - The FDA has approved lasers for dental treatment since 1997. Used in combination with an air-waterspray, these laser machines have the ability to remove decay and prep the surrounding enamel for fillings. The advantage of using water laser drilling is that the need for anesthesia is greatly reduced or even eliminated. Since water laser cutting does not trasmint heat or vibration, most dental procedure can be performed without pain. Laser energy also dramatically reduces the bacteria found in dental decay. Laser treatments have also been developed to vaporize only infected tooth nerve tissue without damaging the healthy nerve tissue. The tooth is then sealed. This new procedure doesn't weaken and discolor the tooth like the traditional drill and root canal techniques.

Tooth Whitening -Laser light can be used to speed up in-office teeth whitening procedures. A peroxide bleaching solution is applied to the tooth surface. This solution is then activated by the laser energy, speeding up the whitening process.Color changes of several shades is possible in a very short time.

Curing and hardening bonding materials - Laser light tools drastically reduce the time necessary to finish a filling, and create a stronger bond.

Peridontal (Gum) Care - Lasers are being used to recontour gums, remove extra or deseased gum tissue, and sterilize the periodontal pockets to remove bacteria and promore healing.