Laser Dentistry on Louetta - Cold Sore Laser Treatment

Laser Dentistry, aka Cold Laser Therapy, is a dental procedure that stimulates healing using low levels of light. Low level laser therapy (LLLT) can be used for many procedures.

LASER stands for “light amplification by the stimulated emission of radiation.” 

The therapy is called "cold" because it is not enough light to heat your body tissue. During this procedure, the laser creates a beam of low-level light on the affected area. The body tissue absorbs the light, and the damaged cells respond by regenerating tissue. Common wavelength levels are usually between 600 and 950 nanometers. 

The procedure is painless, done in-office, and for most procedures can be done in a short amount of time.

         LASER DENTISTRY PROCEDURES

• Cold sore laser treatment
• Dental whitening / bleaching
• Other dental procedure options

         LASER DENTISTRY ADVANTAGES

• Reduce healing time and pain of cold sores
• Bleeding is minimized
• Anesthesia is usually not necessary
• Potential for bacterial infection is lower
• Healing time is reduced

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved laser dentistry for several dental conditions. 

Source:  Gotter, A. (2019) Laser dentistry: Cavities, cost, dentistry, benefits, risks & more, Healthline. Healthline Media. Available at: https://www.healthline.com/health/laser-dentistry (Accessed: December 6, 2022). 

Pietrangelo, A. (2019) Cold laser therapy: Procedure, purpose, pros/cons, and more, Healthline. Healthline Media. Available at: https://www.healthline.com/health/cold-laser-therapy (Accessed: December 6, 2022).