What is Waterlase® Technology?

How would you like to have your fillings placed or root canal performed painlessly without drills or needles, with laser precision and comfort? Waterlase® utilizes the HYDROKINETIC® process to gently wash away decay with YSGG laser-energized water droplets.  Hydrokinetic energy is produced by combining a spray of atomized water with laser energy.  The resulting Waterlase® energy gently and precisely removes a wide range of human tissue including tooth enamel (the hardest substance in the body), and soft tissue (gum tissue) with no heat or discomfort in most cases.

What are the benefits of the Waterlase®?

• No drills, no needles, no numbness - Hydrokinetic cutting does not transmit heat or vibration therefore eliminating the discomfort during most dental procedures.
• MANY DENTAL PROCEDURES CAN BE PERFORMED WITHOUT ANESTHESIA (IN MOST CASES).
• The laser's pinpoint accuracy is precise enough that your dentist can leave in place as much healthy tooth structure as possible, allowing you to keep your own teeth longer.
• Gently performs numerous soft tissue (gums) procedures with little or no bleeding.  The laser gives your dentist a new high-tech tool for many procedures that previously required referral to a specialist.  Now you can have them performed during your scheduled appointment and feel better afterwards!
• The Waterlase prepares your teeth in a way that maximizes the bonding of tooth colored fillings, allowing them to last longer.