{"id":1574,"date":"2025-03-25T14:24:29","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T14:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cordental-awssites.com\/spencersmiles\/?page_id=1574"},"modified":"2026-03-30T20:45:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T20:45:51","slug":"laser-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cordental-awssites.com\/spencersmiles\/laser-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Laser Dentistry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Hero section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; min_height=&#8221;578px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;1px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Quicksand|700|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#666699&#8243; header_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Quicksand|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;43px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#1a739c&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Laser Dentistry<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/cordental-awssites.com\/spencersmiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/laser-dentistry-website-hero-scaled-1.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Laser Dentistry Website Hero&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Laser Dentistry Website Hero&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;1px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Lato||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0Laser dentistry is the latest advancement in dental technology, treating a wide range of dental and cosmetic problems such as gum disease, canker sores, cold sores, hemangiomas, and even biopsies. The laser used in our practice is an alternative to the common hand-held scalpel, drills, or other instruments. These lasers direct light energy onto the desired area of treatment to effectively treat soft tissue anomalies and disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>A laser, which stands for \u201clight amplification by stimulated emission of radiation\u201d, creates light energy in a very narrow and focused beam. This laser light produces a reaction when it hits tissue allowing it to remove or shape the tissue. In the field of dentistry, lasers are most commonly used to treat:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Gum disease \u2013 Lasers are used to reshape gums and remove bacteria during root canal procedures.<\/li>\n<li data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Biopsy \u2013 Lasers can be used to remove a small piece of tissue, called a biopsy, so that it can be examined for cancer.<\/li>\n<li data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Lesion removal \u2013 Lasers can be used to remove lesions in the mouth and relieve the pain of canker sores.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"veneers\">Cold Sore Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>Laser dentistry provides an innovative and effective solution for treating cold sores, offering fast relief and promoting faster healing. By using a targeted laser to treat the affected area, the procedure reduces pain, inflammation, and speeds up the recovery process. It&#8217;s essential to treat cold sores as soon as possible to minimize discomfort, prevent the virus from spreading, and reduce the likelihood of future breakouts. Early treatment with laser therapy can help prevent the cold sore from worsening, shorten healing time, and promote a quicker return to normal activities. If you&#8217;re experiencing a cold sore, timely laser treatment can make all the difference in managing and minimizing its impact. If you notice the first signs of a cold sore, call us at <a href=\"tel:7122629133\">(712) 262-9133<\/a>\u00a0to schedule your appointment.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Features&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Laser Dentistry\u00a0Laser dentistry is the latest advancement in dental technology, treating a wide range of dental and cosmetic problems such as gum disease, canker sores, cold sores, hemangiomas, and even biopsies. The laser used in our practice is an alternative to the common hand-held scalpel, drills, or other instruments. 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