Diode laser treatment in North Port, Port Charlotte & Punta Gorda
Diode laser treatment provides several benefits for patients receiving orthodontic care. By using a specialized diode laser, we can safely and effectively remove excess gum tissue to expose more of the tooth’s surface for better aesthetics and function. Your gum tissue serves as a “frame” for your teeth; orthodontic lasers are used to sculpt the gums around the teeth in a way that helps improve the overall appearance of your smile.
The best part of laser treatment? In most cases, there is no need for needles! We simply apply a topical anesthetic to the gum tissue being treated so all you feel is the slight movement of the laser tip.
How diode laser treatment works
Aesthetic gingival recontouring
Following the removal of your braces, Dr. Whitesides, your North Port, Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda orthodontist may recommend recontouring your gum line to maximize the aesthetics of your smile. Aesthetic gingival recontouring is a procedure to reshape the gum line to improve the aesthetics of your smile by exposing more of your teeth. Dr. Whitesides will use a laser to remove excess gum tissue around the upper teeth to make them look longer. If the gum line is uneven, aesthetic gingival recontouring can also sculpt the gum line to produce a more symmetrical, balanced smile.