Laser Dentistry

Lasers are coming to the forefront of dental treatment.  Dr. Gorman is able to offer many aesthetic enhancing and therapeutic services in the office.  We can perform these procedures during your other visits for hygiene or aesthetic treatment without the need for a drive across town to a specialist. 

You may have heard over the past year new information regarding the connection between oral health and overall health; particularly in the areas of diabetes, heart disease, cardiovascular plaques, stroke, low birth weight and preterm babies and possibly Alzheimer’s.  The mode of connection is the introduction of bacteria into the bloodstream through bleeding gum tissues. In our efforts to achieve and maintain a healthy mouth we are now even more of an advocate for your overall health.  Any indication of infection (bleeding, unhealthy tissue pocket depths, or bone loss) is an indication for Periodontal Therapy.  Micro ultrasonics and the diode laser are used to disinfect the pocket and tissue, allowing the body’s own defenses to heal and to eliminate signs of infection.  Our goal is to eliminate the transmission of oral bacteria into the bloodstream,  improving overall health.   One of our highly trained hygienists will be able to evaluate your particular situation. 

We are also using the laser to treat unsightly cold sores.  In a matter of minutes we can instantaneously eliminate the pain and speed healing.  With each treatment we reduce the likelihood of recurrence.