Cosmetic Laser Dentistry
We are excited to provide our patients with state-of-the-art laser dentistry.
Dr Turk has incorporated the high-tech Picasso Laser
into our practice. The Picasso soft laser, allows our team to perform a number of dental treatments using specific light
wavelengths, thus avoiding the use of more invasive traditional tools. This technology gives our patients the benefit of an especially
pleasant experience while receiving the highest level of treatment available.
In general, lasers are more accurate than scalpels and drills, and help dentists to conserve bone and tooth. Lasers work by delivering
energy in the form of light and heating the water in the body's cells to the boiling point, causing the cells to burst. In dental
surgical procedures, lasers act as cutting instruments or vaporizers. When used in teeth whitening procedures, the laser acts as a heat
source, enhancing the effect of tooth bleaching agents.
Laser dentistry minimizes bleeding during dental treatment, because the high-energy light aids in the coagulation of exposed blood
vessels. In addition, dental procedures performed using lahorter and quite comfortable for our patients. Our dental team is
specially trained in the use of our Picasso Laser, allowingsers are s us to perform the following dental procedures:
