Laser dentistry is the way of the future. At Brisbane General and Laser Dentists, we have the facilities to bring you some of the latest treatments available in this exciting field of dentistry.
These include:
By using lasers in restorative treatments (such as dental fillings), we remove the physical contact and trauma to the tooth. What does this mean for you? Reducing the need for local anaesthetics and uncomfortable sensations from often experienced by the drill. The laser does the clean-up and our patients walk out a happy camper.
This is a non-surgical procedure and there is NO uncomfortable appliance to wear. The laser is used to tighten and re-collagenised the soft tissue areas at the back of the mouth, which opens up the airway and reduces the vibration that causes snoring. 3 or more sessions may be required.
Excess gum tissue can make your gums very prominent when you smile or can make your teeth look uneven in shape or size. Laser treatment can reduce the amount of gum tissue to improve your smile. The precision of the laser means results are very even and accurate, and the laser can also help prevent bleeding.
When a tooth has a complex root canal system, lasers can be used to aid the sterilisation process. Parts of the root that are difficult to access with traditional treatment can be sterilised using the laser, improving the chances of a successful treatment.
Lasers can be used for tooth whitening to make your smile brighter. A special gel is applied to the teeth and the laser is then shined on it to activate the gel. The procedure takes around an hour
A low level laser light can be applied to areas of injury or lesions to promote healing, reduce inflammation and provide relief from acute and chronic pain.
The laser light can be applied directly to crowns, veneers and ceramic orthodontic brackets to aid in its removal without damaging the tooth underneath. It works by breaking the bond between the cement underneath the crown, veneer or orthodontic bracket and the tooth.
The combined effects of two wavelengths available with the Fotona laser can:
Lasers use a small beam of concentrated light and target an area where treatment is needed. Depending on the type of laser used and the settings chosen, this beam of light can cut, disinfect, desensitise and even heal the targeted area.
For health reasons, due to the interaction of lasers with amalgam fillings, we cannot remove your amalgam filling(s) with the laser. However we are able to remove it the traditional way.
if you have an old filling that is not an amalgam, we can safely remove it using our laser.
We don't charge any extra for using the laser.
No, we don't have to use lasers for your treatment. Please let us know at your appointment or even when making an appointment if you would like us to treat you conventionally or with lasers. We are trained in both techniques and are happy for you to choose what you're comfortable with.
We find that most people are suitable for treatments with lasers. However we encourage you to make a consultation appointment first. Discuss your concerns and have a chat with one of our friendly dentists so you can make the right choice for your health.
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| Monday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am - 6:45 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Shop 4, 154 Cavendish Rd
Coorparoo, QLD 4151