Laser dentistry in Asheville? Absolutely! Dental lasers allow us to take dentistry to the next level, especially when it comes to treating oral soft-tissue. Lasers really are amazing and add next-level comfort and convenience to almost any dental procedure you can think of – especially caring for your gums.
Why Gum Care is so Important
Most of us don’t think about our gums very often. They just quietly do their job of holding your teeth in place, framing your pearly whites, and keeping infection from entering your bloodstream. But when something goes wrong, like gum disease or gum overgrowth, suddenly those gums are all we can notice and think about. They can bleed, get puffy and red, make your teeth look uneven or small. In short, gums that are in trouble can more or less take over your smile!
Even worse, infection in your gums can lead to major physical problems. Gum disease has been linked to:
- Systemic inflammation
- Heart attacks
- Strokes
- Cancer
- Pregnancy complications
- Diabetic concerns
- Pulmonary infection
- Alzheimer’s
- Sexual dysfunction
It’s why we take gum issues and their treatment so seriously – and why we offer state-of-the-art laser gum treatment to all of our Clyde and Asheville patients right here in our comfortable office with no need for referrals or trips to a periodontal specialist.
Lightwalker®
Still wonder about Dr. Highsmith’s dedication to the well-being of his patients? If the Laser dentistry in Asheville isn’t enough, here’s further proof: His investment in the Fotona’s LightWalker dental laser system. Touted as “the choice of dental perfectionists,” this leading-edge laser system has won highly respected technology and innovation awards as well as industry acclaim for its effectiveness, state-of-the-art design, engineering, and patented technologies. It is the world’s fastest-cutting Erbium laser– this means improved efficiency and patient comfort, without compromise.
The Lightwalker can perform:
- Crown lengthening
- Endodontic treatments
- Gum contouring
- Fibroma removal
- Frenectomy
- Lesion treatment
- Cold sores alleviation
- Enamel erosion care
- and much, much more!
Laser Gum Contouring
Gums can become inflamed and infected. And sometimes, they just grow or become so enlarged that they cover far too much of your gorgeous enamel. This can make your smile look dull, short, and uneven.
Gum overgrowth can occur for a number of reasons including:
- Hormonal changes
- Braces
- Medication
- Heredity
- Gum infection
We can help correct your smile, painlessly and easily with laser gum contouring. Because the laser heals as we work on your smile, there is no need for the scalpel or sutures. You’ll leave with a renewed smile you can show off right away!