Tip of the Week

When I use our diode laser.  I have successfully used a laser in our office for over 10 years to enhance speed of treatment and esthetics.  The laser is routinely used 2-3 weeks prior to bracket removal in order to size back the enlarged and fibrous gingival tissue that can occur with less than excellent oral hygiene.  The gingival margins can be leveled bilaterally giving symmetry to the completed smile.  The soft tissue diode laser is invaluable when tissue removal is necessary to bracket an erupting canine or lower second molar.  This can save months of treatment time instead of waiting for that one tardy tooth!