Exciting things are happening at The Dental Loft! At the Chicago Midwinter meeting earlier this year, Dr. Hauswirth purchased a Fotona Lightwalker dental laser. This laser can be set to differing wavelengths, which allows it to be used for a multitude of things, including gum surgery, periodontal treatment, tongue and lip tie release, biopsies, esthetic facial treatment, snoring treatment, photobiomodulation, sterilizing root canal systems prior to finishing endodontic treatment, AND removing tooth decay without getting numb!
The Er:YAG wavelength allows the laser to comfortably remove infected tooth structure without heating the healthy tooth structure. Diseased tissue is conservatively removed at a rate as fast as using a conventional dental bur and handpiece, but without the noise and vibration. As long as the patient is not experiencing sensitivity prior to treatment, the whole procedure can typically be completed without the use of anesthetic.
Our hope is that this will be another great way for patients to receive comprehensive, comfortable and compassionate care at The Dental Loft!