Dental lasers can be used to

• reduce the discomfort of canker and cold sores,
• expose partially erupted wisdom teeth,
• remove muscle attachments that limit proper movement,
• manage gum tissue during impressions for crowns or other procedures,
• remove overgrown tissues caused by certain medications,
• perform biopsy procedures,
• remove inflamed gum tissues and aid in the treatment of gum disease,
• remove or reshape gum and bone tissues during crown lengthening procedures,
• help treat infections in root canals,
• speed up tooth whitening procedures,
• soft tissue contouring.