Good dental health is established early in life. Oral care should begin soon after the baby's birth. Gums should be cleaned after each feeding. You can begin brushing your child's teeth as soon as they appear, using a super soft toothbrush.

Ideally, your child's first dental visit should be by the first birthday. Your dentist will check for decay and other problems, teach you how to clean your child's teeth and identify your child's fluoride needs. By starting dental visits early, you'll help your child build a lifetime of good dental habits.

Yes, when babies are teething they often have sore and tender gums. The pain usually can be soothed by gently rubbing the baby's gums with a clean finger, a small, cool spoon or a wet gauze. Teething does not cause fever or diaorrhoea. If your child has an elevated temperature, it needs to be addressed as a separate medical concern.

Yes, even though they will eventually fall out, milk teeth can get cavities and may need to be treated. As soon as teeth appear in the mouth, decay can occur. One serious form of decay among young children is Baby Bottle Tooth Decay. Babies shouldn't fall asleep with bottles in their mouths-the sugar in juices or milk formulas can cause tooth decay, leading to cavities, dental discomfort, and even tooth loss. Plain water is usually best.

Sucking is a natural behaviour for babies. Many infants begin sucking their thumbs or using pacifiers within three months of birth. Neither habit generally poses a dental problem if it is discontinued before the child's first permanent teeth erupt.

As a child's permanent teeth erupt, the Dentist can prevent cavities from forming with the help of sealants and fluoride treatment. Sealants are a safe, painless and low-cost way to help protect your child's teeth from decay. The sealant is bonded to the chewing surfaces of the molars and premolars, and thus prevents these teeth from decay. Fluoride application is a single sitting procedure done once every six months to make the tooth structure stronger and prevents cavities.

A milk tooth usually stays in until a permanent tooth underneath pushes it out and takes its place. Unfortunately, some children lose a milk tooth too soon. If this happens, the teeth beside it may move into the empty space resulting in lack of space for the permanent teeth, leading to crowding. This can be prevented by the use of space maintainers. It is more affordable-and easier on your child-to keep teeth in normal positions with a space maintainer than to move them back in place with orthodontic treatment.

With your help, your child can have a lifetime of healthy smiles!

1. A balanced diet is important for healthy teeth and gums. Children especially need calcium to help build strong teeth (milk, cheese, etc.)



2. Discourage sugary or starchy snacks.



3. Snack in moderation and include beverages to wash the mouth of food particles.



4. Set regular snack-times to avoid constant exposure to cavity-causing foods.



5. Seek early dental care for your young one. Begin oral hygiene when an infant's first tooth emerges.



6. Encourage good oral health and hygiene habits early. Have youngsters brush frequently with fluoride toothpaste.

Dental Bleaching is a procedure where by certain bleaching agents are applied to the teeth in order to remove external and internal stains thus leaving the teeth several shades lighter. Various concentrations of hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide are available for this use.

This mode of treatment has solely been developed to lighten teeth in a simple and comfortable manner. It can bring about a dramatic change in almost everyone's smile by changing a dull smile and yellow teeth to a bright smile with white teeth.

1. Bleaching of healthy teeth is the safest and most conservative cosmetic treatment available for your teeth today.



2. It generally requires no grinding of your teeth.



3. It does not require any anaesthesia and is painless and well tolerated.



4. The time taken for bleaching is relatively less considering the number of teeth that can be done at one sitting.



5. Bleaching works very well even when combined with other cosmetic treatment options to enhance the aesthetics.



6. The cost of bleaching is less when compared to other full mouth cosmetic treatment options.



7. Bleaching does not damage your teeth or change the structure of your teeth, nor does it change the shape or form of your teeth.

Bleaching is basically of two types :

Office Bleach : This is done by your Dentist at the clinic using a higher concentration of bleaching material.

Home Bleach : This is done by yourself at home using bleaching material and a special tray dispensed by your Dentist.

Depending on your type of dental staining and your time restriction, the Dentist will advise either one or a combination of both of them.

Your Dentist will polish your teeth and check their current shade.

Office Bleach : After protecting your gums and lips, the dentist will apply the bleaching agent on the teeth to be lightened and leave it there for a specific period of time. Intermittently, your teeth may be exposed to a special light, which will accelerate the bleaching process. Alternatively you may be given a tray containing the bleaching agent to wear while in dental office.

Home Bleach : As part of your combinations bleaching procedure or as an independent procedure you may carry out this type of bleaching at home. This requires you to wear a custom made tray containing a lower concentration of the bleaching agent, dispensed by your Dentist, for a few hours everyday.

Office Bleach : Each sitting of bleaching done at your Dentist's office can take between 30-60 minutes. The total number of sittings is usually 3-4, though this can vary depending on the severity of the staining. e.g. Tetracycline staining.

Home Bleach : This is generally done during the nights for one to two weeks. Certain materials also allow you to do the bleaching for lesser period of time twice a day. Your Dentist will tell you which one is suitable for you.

Side-effects of Bleaching are minimal and transient. Beware of over-the-counter bleaching kits available. These can prove to be abrasive to your teeth in the long run and they may do more harm than good.

Your diet and habits will largely determine how long the bleaching effects will last. With good oral hygiene and a close watch on the exposure of your teeth to external stains from tobacco, beverages, etc., your bleached teeth should maintain their colour for a long time. If you choose, regularly touch up sessions can be carried out once in a year to ensure your teeth look their best.

Missing teeth detract from your appearance and make eating and speaking more difficult. Missing teeth, if not replaced, will cause a loss of space by drifting of adjacent teeth into this space. This gives rise to food accumulation, difficulty in cleaning the teeth and hence leads to decay and tartar formation. As the pressure of chewing is not evenly distributed because of loss of tooth, it may lead to destruction of gum and bone.

These are tooth replacements attached to adjoining natural teeth to replace missing tooth/teeth. The adjoining supporting teeth are required to be healthy and have good gum and root support.

These are artificial tooth supports surgically fixed in the jaw to replace any number of missing teeth. This procedure is best for patients not comfortable with conventional dentures but have healthy gums and adequate bone to support the Implant.

A Denture is a set of removable artificial teeth that rest directly on gums.

1. Partial Dentures: Are best for people having several missing teeth and whose adjacent teeth are not strong enough to support a bridge.



2. Full Dentures: To replace all the teeth in the jaw, taking support from bone and gums.

Esthetics Dental implants look and feel like your own teeth; no one will ever know that you have replacements teeth. When teeth are missing, the surrounding bone begins to shrink and eventually your jawbone will recede. Dental implants can prevent deterioration of the jawbone caused by loss of teeth, and your face will retain its natural shape.

Saving Existing Teeth Dental implants do not sacrifice the quality of your adjacent teeth like a traditional bridge. More of your own teeth are left untouched, an important long-term benefit to your oral health.

If you have one or more missing teeth and generally good oral health, you are likely a candidate for an Innova Dental Implant. A consultation with your dentist will clarify what type of treatment you require.

Once you and your doctor have identified your treatment plan, having a dental implant placed can be as simple as 1-2-3.

Step 1: An Innova Dental Implant is placed into your jawbone. The implant replaces the natural tooth and provides structural support.

Step 2: Once the implant has integrated into your jawbone, in a simple procedure, the implant is uncovered and a post is attached to it. Impressions (models) of your upper and lower jaw are taken and sent to a laboratory for the creation of your new tooth/teeth.

Step 3: Your new tooth/teeth are attached to the implant posts and are fully functional.

Dental implants will require the same care as your natural teeth. In order to keep your implant healthy, proper brushing and flossing still apply!

Due to advances in materials and techniques during the past 25 years, cosmetic dentistry has made great gains. Today, there are many options for solving cosmetic dental problems. Because of these new procedures and materials, you can have more natural-looking and attractive teeth.

If you don't like the shape of your teeth, their contours can be changed for a more pleasing appearance. If the color is too dark, you can try professional bleaching. Chips, cracks or fractures can be repaired with bonding, and veneers can cover a multitude of problems like gaps, stains, poor shape, or teeth that are out of alignment. Tooth-colored materials are used to repair decay, and sealants help protect the teeth.

Less visible and "invisible" braces may help make treatment possible for those individuals who have important cosmetic concerns. The braces may be placed on back side of teeth so they are not visible. In some cases, treatment may be done without using braces at all ---by using a series of clear plastic removable mouthpiece-like aligners.

Because of these new procedures and materials, you can have more natural-looking and attractive teeth.

Options include:

Veneers - thin custom-made shells that are designed to cover the front side of teeth. Made of tooth-colored materials, veneers are used to treat spaces between teeth and teeth that are permanently stained, poorly shaped or slightly crooked. They may also cover teeth that are chipped or worn.

Tooth Whitening - also called bleaching --- is a procedure that brightens teeth that are discolored, stained, or have been darkened because of injury. It can be performed on living teeth or teeth that have had root canal treatment.

Bonding - Cosmetic procedures that can improve the appearance of teeth that are chipped, broken, cracked, stained, or have spaces between them. With bonding, tooth-colored materials are attached, or bonded, to a tooth surface. The process can improve unsightly stains from coffee, tea, tobacco or certain childhood medications; front-tooth spaces; and accident-induced cracks or chips. Bonding also is used to protect exposed tooth roots that result from gum recession and to fill small cavities. Bonding usually lasts from three to five years.

Enamel Shaping - a process of shaping, or contouring natural teeth to improve their overall appearance. When teeth are slightly crowded or uneven, or when eye teeth appear too long, enamel shaping may be used to correct the flaw.

Porcelain Laminate Veneers are coating crafted out of porcelain that are bonded to the front surface of a tooth. These veneers greatly enhance the look of your smile with as little discomfort as possible. These veneers are made to suit the patient's individual needs and are indistinguishable from natural teeth.

Veneers can be used to provide an aesthetic solution in many situations:

1. Spaces between teeth.



2. Discolored teeth.



3. Malpositioned or slightly crooked teeth.



4. Odd shaped; cracked or chipped teeth.



5. Fractured teeth with a fair amount of tooth structure left.



6. Teeth with multiple fillings which have compromised the aesthetics of the smile.



7. Unsatisfactory shape, size and form of teeth.



8. To provide a "White Smile" in persons with naturally dark teeth.

Veneers can be placed on teeth with minimal tooth preparation. They look feel completely natural. A beautiful result is achieved in just a few days time, and can last for many years. The texture and finish of porcelain veneers make them highly resistant to external staining. Due to their durability, looks and comfort, veneers have become one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments available today. Veneers today are widely used by people in the entertainment field and show business to obtain a beautiful smile.

The process of having a veneer made for your tooth involves a few short visits to your Dentist. The Procedure is simple and relatively painless.

1. Your Dentist will first analyze your smile to determine which teeth require veneers.



2. Depending on how much tooth shaping is required, you ay or may not require anaesthesia.



3. Minimal shaping of your teeth is then done and an impression is taken.

Look after your veneers well. Brush and floss as you regularly do. Use non abrasive toothpaste to help maintain the shine and gloss of your veneers. Normal diet will not harm your veneers. Avoid any shearing force on these teeth [like biting sugarcane].

Regular check ups will ensure your veneers are in excellent shape. Well maintained veneers should last you for many years and give you a long lasting and beautiful smile.

A Crown, often called a "cap" covers the entire tooth, unlike a veneer which covers only the front surface of a tooth. A crown requires more shaping of the tooth structure and is often used to strengthen a weak or broken tooth. Crowns are extremely durable, aesthetic and are commonly used in the front and the back of the mouth.

While a crown is often used for its functional properties, like veneers these too can be used to bring about excellent aesthetic modifications in a smile. The common indications for a crown are:

1. To restore badly decayed teeth, with large fillings or teeth which are root canal treated.



2. To protect fractured teeth where little tooth structure is left.



3. When the position, shape, size or color of the teeth have to be dramatically altered.



4. To improve the bite.



5. To strengthen worn down or mobile teeth.



6. As part of a bridge to support a tooth replacement.



7. To be placed over an implant.

Crowns can be made of acrylic, metal, ceramic or a combination of any of these. The ceramic crowns are great for aesthetics and durability.

Tooth Shaping : Your Dentist will reshape the tooth, to create space all around it for the crown.

Impressioning : A measurement of the prepared tooth and of the surrounding and opposing teeth is taken. Your measurements are then sent to a dental laboratory for processing of the crown.

Temporary Crown : Meanwhile, a temporary crown may be placed. Take care of your temporary crown by avoiding sticky and hard foods and be sure to clean around it.

Cementation : Soon, your Dentist replaces your temporary crown with a permanent one. The crown is adjusted, making sure you are comfortable with it. It is then cemented or bonded to the prepared tooth.

1. Treat your crowned tooth like normal tooth.



2. Brush and floss thoroughly.



3. In the unlikely event of your crown or veneer coming off, keep it safely and contact your Dentist immediately. These can generally be refixed.

Teeth can discolour due to a variety of reasons.

1. The commonest discoloration is due to smoking or tobacco.



2. Food and beverages such as tea, coffee, colas and red wine can be the culprit.



3. Age can cause a natural darkening of teeth.



4. Certain medications such as tetracycline, taken at a very young age.



5. Increased exposure to fluoridated water.



6. Dental infection, faulty or old fillings, and dental treatment such as root canal treatment.

An implant is a man-made replacement for natural teeth which allows the person to return to fixed teeth. It is not a transplant, which is taken from another person. There are several categories of dental implants, which will be selected by the doctor depending on your specific needs and general dental condition. You would require an x-ray to evaluate the amount of bone remaining, models of your mouth to determine space available and a thorough examination to decide which type of implant can help you the most.

To complete treatment can take from 4 to 9 months and in some cases, longer. It should be understood that this procedure is advanced and can be a longer process than usual to assure it's success. We do, however, provide patients with temporary teeth during this time frame. AT NO TIME are you without teeth unless you elect to do so.

The body does not reject a dental implant, as it might a soft tissue transplant, such as a lung, heart or kidney. This does not mean that an implant cannot fail, but it would be due to other factors, such as misalignment, improper force on the implant or other conditions or existing diseases of the patient. Dental implants are made of a material, titanium, that is totally bio compatible(compatible with body tissues) and actually integrates with the surrounding bone and becomes part of the body.Titanium is also being used more and more in the medical field to replace body parts.

Anyone who is missing one or more (even all) of their teeth may be a candidate for implants. If one or a few of the teeth are missing, implants in conjunction with a crown or bridge can replace those teeth and function as normal teeth without losing more bone and being subject to decay. If all or most of your teeth are missing, then implants may be placed to anchor a loose denture. Sometimes, if there is already some bone loss, bone can be added and regenerated or a technique called bone expansion can be used to create a more ideal site for the implant(s). More detailed information and images are available from the treatment menu. Ultimately, a consultation with a dentist who is knowledgable on these procedures can help determine your individual needs.

Long-term success depends on multiple factors. First off, success will depend on the quality and quantity of bone. The better the bone and the more available, the greater the chance of long-term success. Secondly, the experience and ability of the dental surgeon will be a factor. As with any surgical procedure, there is no substitute for the experience and individual talent of the dentist. And finally, the quality of the restoration placed on top of the implant will play a big role in long-term success. If the design of the implant crowns or overdentures are poorly constructed, and biting forces are not balanced, even the best-placed dental implant will have a compromised survival rate.

There are some medical factors that might prevent a person from being a good candidate for dental implants. Some of these may be uncontrolled diabetes, chemotherapy or radiation therapy, parathyroid disorders, blood disorders, rare bone disorders or bone marrow cancer. Some physical factors may include insufficient or poor quality bone, low sinuses or nerve bundles.

Dental implants have given countless patients many amazing benefits.

• You will smile again
• Improved appearance
• Improved comfort
• Improved speech
• Eat better, enjoy more foods, better nutrition
• Convenience
• Improved self-esteem

Dental implants are not susceptible to dental caries but they can develop a periodontal condition called peri-implantitis where correct oral hygiene routines have not been followed. Risk of failure is increased in smokers. For this reason implants are frequently placed only after a patient has stopped smoking as the treatment is very expensive.

Although there are not many things that can go wrong with dental implants, some of the problems could be:

• Failure to integrate into the bone resulting into the falling out of the implant.
• A fracture or breaking of the implant.
• Problems with the connection between the implant and the prosthesis.
• An infection or an inflammatory condition in the soft tissue and sometimes in the bone as a result of the implant placement.
• Eat better, enjoy more foods, better nutrition
• Damage to the nerves in the lower jaw and to the maxillary sinus or the nasal cavity. All of these complications are rare and can usually be easily corrected.

a) The main advantage of dental implants consists on not trimming (damaging) the neighbor teeth to replace the lost teeth: even tough natural tooth supported bridges have been a good option, they are no longer the best, since their life is 7 to 10 years, and when they fail it is because one or more of the supporting teeth fail, due to overload or to decay coming inside the tooth. Then, the supporting teeth are lost too (sometimes they can be saved by root canals), and a longer bridge has to be done, so more teeth have to be trimmed. This problem had been avoided if an implant had been placed the first time, instead of the bridge.

b) The hygiene for maintaining healthy a bridge is more difficult than for implants, since regular dental floss cannot be used because the crowns in the bridge are fixed together. Therefore, a special technique with a special floss has to be used for bridges. On the contrary, implant-supported crowns can be easily flossed (same way as natural teeth), since the restoration is independent of neighbor teeth.

c) Life for an implant is longer than for a bridge or a removable denture: In 10-years studies, it was found that success rate for implants was 90%; meanwhile for bridges and dentures it was 50%. It was also found that when a bridge failed, supporting teeth had to be extracted or submitted to root canal treatment very often. The few times that implants failed, it only had to be changed, with no harm for the neighbor teeth.

d) Removable dentures induce a wider loss of the bone that held the natural teeth. Once that bone loss has advanced, it is impossible to retain a removable denture, and then a bone graft has to be placed. On the contrary, dental implants stimulate the bone; therefore its loss is avoided.

The treatment consists on two stages

a. Surgical phase
b. Prosthetic phase

The surgical treatment consists on the placement of the artificial roots or implants inside the jawbone. It is performed with local anesthesia, and is painless. Sedation and general anesthesia are options for nervous patients. The duration of the intervention is from one to two hours, depending on the number of implants, that will remain covered for two to six months (depending on the area of the mouth where they were placed). After that time sometimes there is a need of a very small second surgical phase, to uncover the tip of the implants, especially in esthetic related areas.

98% of India's adult population suffers from gum disease in one form or the other ? Yes, this is a fact & root cause of every gum disease is the bacterial plaque which when not removed properly hardens to form calculus . The more calculus you have, the more your gums and bone underneath recede from the teeth leaving them weak.

Dental plaque is a soft, sticky, colorless film of bacteria and food particles that constantly forms on the teeth. The bacteria colonize and multiply rapidly in this film and initiate infection in the gums, often resulting in tender bleeding gums.

If dental plaque is not removed within 10-14 hours by brushing, it mineralizes into calculus or tartar. Calculus once formed cannot be removed by brushing and has to be removed by scaling by a dentist.

Poor oral hygiene, smoking, genetic factors, stress, diet, age, illness, drugs.

Gingivitis - Inflammation of gum due to irritation caused by plaque.
Gum disease (Periodontitis) - pus formation in gums
Dental Caries-due to enamel destruction
Bone Loss -due to receding gums
loosening of teeth-leading to tooth loss.

Gums that bleed during and after toothbrushing
Red, swollen or tender gums
Formation of deep pockets between teeth and gums
Persistent bad breath or bad taste in the mouth
Hot cold sensation due to receding gums
Loose or shifting teeth causing difficulty in chewing due to changes in the way teeth fit together
Tooth loss.

Dental health is an important part of your general health. Correct dental care can help you keep your teeth healthy for a lifetime. Scaling is one such procedure that keeps your gums healthy and firm. It is a procedure used to remove infected deposits like plaque, calculus and stains from the tooth surfaces. Scaling is a safe and routine procedure and does not damage the tooth surface in any way.

Regular tooth cleaning by the dentist is important to remove calculus or tartar that may develop even with careful brushing and flossing. Scaling is a common non-surgical treatment for removal of infected deposits - tartar or calculus - from the tooth surface.

Plaque formation on the teeth is a continuous process. If this is not removed by brushing it starts mineralizing into tartar within 10-14 hours. Such persons may require periodic scaling, every 6 months or so. It must be emphasized again that scaling of teeth does not weaken them but prevents gum diseases.

Good oral hygiene prevents, and is vital to the treatment of many of the dental and oral disorders. Good oral hygiene results in a healthy mouth and this ensures a healthy body to a great extent. Scaling can help to:

Decrease tooth sensitivity due to gum recession.

Prevent bone loss.

Prevent tooth loss due to gum disease.

Helps gums or pocket wall reattach firmly to the the spotlessly clean root surface to help prevent tooth loss.

Prevent further bleeding of the gums.

Reduces gum swelling.

Reduces discomfort.

Your care of your teeth and gums after treatment is critical to reduce the risk of recurring periodontal disease.

1. Rinse with warm salt water every few hours to encourage healing and sooth discomfort.
2. Keep your fingers and tongue away from the areas that have been treated.
3. Drink 8 glasses of water or fruit juice a day.
4. Take pain medication according to directions to help with the discomfort.
5. DO NOT take Aspirin.
6. Do not drink hot liquids or eat hot spicy food after this procedure.
7. Rinse your mouth withCHLORHEXIDINE to reduce oral bacteria.
8. Eat a soft healthy diet like yogurt, soft cooked eggs, or soups.
9. Do not smoke or chew tobacco for 72 hours after the procedure to allow for healing.
10. Gently brush and floss your teeth after each meal.

Dental Lasers are an exciting innovation to the practice of dentistry. Laser dentistry is capable of significantly minimizing discomfort, enhancing recovery times and improving the overall efficiency of the dental office.

Laser stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. In essence, a dental laser is a medical device that generates a precise beam of concentrated light energy. This beam sterilizes the area and can simultaneously coagulate blood vessels which minimizes the occurrence of infection(s) and/or bleeding. Patient discomfort is decreased and the need for anesthetic in many cases may be completely eliminated. Certain procedures can be performed in a fraction of the time, which means less time in the chair for patients and greater practice throughput for dentists. Lasers are used to perform a variety hard and soft tissue procedures, including cutting (hard and soft tissue), coagulation, bacterial decontamination, curing and activation of bleaching materials.

Yes. In the hands of a qualified trained dentist, lasers are very safe. As with any device used in the dental practice, the dentist must undertake the appropriate training . Even though lasers are somewhat new to the general dental practice, dental lasers were first introduced in the 1960's and the safety of dental lasers is substantiated by several years of qualified research and a multitude of published reference papers. The FDA has approved several different hard and soft laser dentistry applications, including use on adults and children.

No. In most cases, pain is either eliminated entirely or significantly reduced as a result of the lasers selective, precise control. With laser dentistry, one of the fundamental advantages is the minimal requirement for anesthetic. When performing many of the procedures, the laser minimizes harmful bacteria in the oral cavity, eliminates bleeding through coagulation, and reduces pain, in many procedures to the degree that no anesthetic is required. Lasers also promote faster healing and less post-operative inflammation, which minimizes the discomfort associated with the healing process

There are a variety of different lasers approved for use in dentistry.

1. Endodontics (canal preparation)
2. Laser etching
3. Caries resistance
4. Laser-assisted soft tissue curettage / sulcular debridement
5. Selective removal of granulation tissue
6. Bacterial decontamination
7. Gingivectomy
8. Gingivoplasty
9. Aesthetic contouring
10. Frenectomy/Frenotomy
11. Tissue retraction for impressions - Eliminates need to pack cord
12. Implant exposure
13. Biopsy incision and excision
14. Treatment of aphthous ulcers
15. Oral lesion therapy
16. Diagnosis - Trans-illumination for detection of caries micro-fractures
17. Coagulation / Hemostasis
18. Tissue fusion - replacing sutures
19. Laser-assisted flap surgery
20. Removal of granulation tissue
21. Papillectomy
22. Pulpotomy
23. Pulpotomy as an adjunct t o root canal therapy
24. perculectomy
25. Vestibuloplasty
26. Leukoplakia
27. Incisions and draining of abscesses
28. Removal of hyperplastic tissues
29. Fibroma removal
30. Light activation of bleaching material
31. Composite Curing

• Ceramic Onlay - Ceramic Crown
• Ceramic Laminates/Veneers
• Posterior/Anterior Composites

Absolutely. This device is FDA approved and has gone through significant testing involving all classes of cavity preparation on both children and adults. The benefits drill free dentistry are shared by patient and clinician as patients no longer fear the sound or vibration of the drill and in most cases, do not require injections. Dentists are now able to perform multiple quadrant dentistry in a quick and efficient manner and no longer need to wait for numbing to occur.

Safe, quick, convenient and boasting significant results, laser whitening is one of the most lucrative laser dentistry procedures and it can deliver excellent results while minimizing the discomfort, inconvenience, excess time and potential chemical absorption risk associated with other whitening procedures.

The results may vary by patient however with proper patient selection, materials and technique, significant results are usually attainable in a single visit procedure. Laser whitening not only removes common food stains, but is also effective on tougher stains such as those caused by tetracycline.

The dental laser often eliminates the unpleasant after effects associated with many dental procedures- sorness, bleeding, packing, stitches and numbness. Most patients find laser procedures remarkably comfortable. In most cases anesthetic (needle) may not be required. People who have experienced laser treatment report feeling the touch of the handpiece and a sensation of warmth.

Yes, laser procedures heal just as fast as conventional procedures, and you may experience less post operative pain. In the case of gum surgery, the dental laser reduces the amount of scar tissue and minimizes the chance of infection. For laser procedures on teeth in most cases there is no numb feeling and you can return to your daily activities just as if you never went to the dentist.