Lasers are a family dentist tool used by many orthodontic practitioners. They have numerous benefits, including accelerating tooth movement, reducing the sensitivity of teeth and gums to forces applied during treatment and making routine orthodontic procedures more comfortable. They also decrease pain after orthodontic force and prevent enamel demineralization and debonding of ceramic brackets. They can also be used for soft tissue applications, such as gingival contouring and crown lengthening, as well as frenectomies.

The use of a dental laser is very safe and effective when administered by trained orthodontists. A laser is a light emitting diode, and when absorbed by a target material (such as bone or soft tissue), it causes photo-mechanical effects such as warming of the target tissue, coagulation, protein denaturation, vaporization or fast cutting, which can then be removed with a suction tip.

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Orthodontic Laser Treatment is a painless and virtually pain-free procedure that is very useful in reshaping soft tissues, such as the lingual and labial frena. It is also very helpful for patients who have a gummy smile or asymmetry of the gums and can be accomplished with only topical anesthesia.

Other uses of the dental laser include removing excess gum tissue, reshaping the tongue frenum, and treating a herpetic lesion on the lips. The use of a laser can help to reduce inflammation and accelerate the healing process. These benefits, along with the fact that they are safer than traditional methods, make lasers a valuable tool for both the orthodontist and the patient.