Laser
Laser Dentistry
Modern Dental Care in Las Vegas offers laser dental treatments. These treatments rely on dental lasers to perform specific dental procedures. Lasers produce an intense beam of light that can remove or shape tissue that it comes into contact with. Laser dentistry can be used in the following dental procedures:
- Remove overgrown tissues
- Remove inflamed gum tissue
- Treat gum disease
- Remove or reshape gums or bone tissue
- Treat infections
- Detect cavities
- Improve tooth sensitivity
- Biopsies
Benefits of laser therapy
Laser therapy in dentistry provides patients with a more comfortable dental treatment experience. Using laser dentistry, Dr. Edington can deliver a precise treatment that is faster and more comfortable and that also provides more stunning results.
Other benefits to receiving a laser therapy dental treatment include:
- Many laser treatments do not require anesthesia, and the recovery time is much quicker than with traditional treatment methods.
- Treatments are more comfortable.
- There is less potential chance of bacterial infection because laser treatments are so precise.
- Patients typically lose less blood than in traditional surgery.
Two types of laser dentistry
There are two different types of laser dentistry: hard tissue and soft tissue. Hard tissue includes treatments such as cavity detection, dental fillings, and tooth sensitivity improvements. The wavelength of the laser used in hard tissue laser dentistry can specifically cut through water and bone.
Soft tissue dental lasers have a wavelength that water and hemoglobin can easily absorb, making them the best lasers for gums and cosmetic procedures. Soft tissue treatments include gum reshaping, gum surgery, and muscle attachment improvements.
Procedures such as removing benign oral tumors, regenerating nerves, overcoming sleep apnea, whitening teeth, and treating TMD are also considered laser dentistry treatments.
To learn more about laser dentistry and how you may benefit from a laser treatment, please contact Modern Dental Care and schedule an appointment.
Our Services
Bonding
Bonding is a cosmetic dental treatment that helps fill chips, gaps, or fractures and is very different from veneers.
Bridges
Dental bridges are necessary for many patients with missing teeth or gaps in their smile, not just for general appearance. Gaps left by missing teeth eventually cause the remaining teeth to rotate or shift into the empty spaces, resulting in a poor bite.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry refers to dental work that improves the overall appearance of your smile. It includes improvement of color, shape, position, etc. of your teeth.
Crowns
Dental crowns restore shape, strengthen function and improve the general appearance of teeth. Crowns encase the damaged tooth’s outer surface, securely cementing the tooth’s surface long-term.
Emergency Dentistry
Most dental emergencies, including obvious damage to a tooth, should always be treated as soon as possible. Click here or call our office to be directed to our emergency on call staff.
Dental Hygiene
Regular cleanings every six months, along with proper brushing and flossing, significantly reduce the chance of plaque and tartar build-up, therefore reducing the chance of more serious dental concerns in the future.
Extractions
Do you have a broken tooth that is causing ongoing discomfort and pain? You’ll likely require a dental extraction if the dentist deems your tooth to be beyond restoration.
Fillings
Cavities or “dental caries”, are small holes that develop in teeth as a result of tooth decay. Since cavities result in permanent damage to the surface of your teeth, they require restoration through fillings.
Invisalign®
Virtually invisible while worn, Invisalign is the clear alternative to straighter teeth without letting the world know you're wearing braces.
Implants
Dental implants are a form of restorative dentistry developed to replace missing teeth. They can replace a single tooth or multiple teeth.
Lumineers®
Lumineers, like porcelain veneers, provide a way to conceal stains, chips, discoloration, and misaligned teeth by covering your actual teeth with a permanent layer of tooth-colored material.
Partials & Full Dentures
A denture is a custom-made appliance worn over the gums to replace your missing natural teeth. Dentures are usually removable and are composed of lifelike resin teeth bonded to an acrylic or chrome base.
Oral Cancer Screenings
Oral cancer is one of the more dangerous cancer types due to the difficulty in early detection, so early detection is critical in reducing mortality rates.
Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy (also known as endodontic treatment) is necessary when the inside of a tooth and its surrounding area become infected.They can save a tooth that is badly damaged or decayed; this process will fully restore the tooth.
Teeth Whitening
Phillips ®️ ZOOM! Whitening is one of the more popular teeth whitening options and can transform the color of your teeth up to eight shades whiter in less than an hour.
Sealants
A sealant is a plastic resin bonded to the depression and deep grooves in your tooth’s chewing surface. The sealant essentially acts as a barrier, protecting the enamel on your teeth from plaque, acids, and food debris.
Veneers
Veneers are custom-made, thin layers of porcelain bonded securely to the front surface of your natural teeth. The main objective of cosmetic veneers is to recreate the natural shape and appearance of the teeth.
iTero
Tero technology enables your dentist to have a digitalized overview of your teeth and gums, it provides patients with a better treatment experience, especially for orthodontic procedures like Invisalign®️.
Preventive Cleanings
You can prevent a lot of damage to your mouth simply by practicing your oral health routine from home. This involves brushing and flossing for a minimum of two minutes twice daily.
Pediatric Dentistry
Our knowledgeable staff is committed to providing your child with the unique support that they need to develop good oral hygiene practices early on and can provide comprehensive support for all of their dental needs.
Children’s Cleanings
One of the most important things we can do as a parent is to establish good oral hygiene habits at home and a good relationship between our kids and the dentist so that they have an easier time getting the care they need.
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride is one of the most important minerals for our teeth. It is meant to strengthen, and protect your teeth from cavities and other potential problems.
Gum Disease Prevention
Gum disease, or Periodontitis, is an infection that inflames the gums and bone surrounding the teeth. Periodontitis is caused by plaque—a sticky substance that builds up on teeth after food particles and bacteria are left to sit in your mouth.