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Are you aware that lasers can be used in a host of oral health care procedures to improve your smile? Not only have lasers been proven beneficial in many procedures, but they can reach levels of precision that were once only dreamed of.

Many dental treatments such as root canals and dental fillings require cleaning the areas around the treatment site. However, this can be a difficult and timely task when done by hand. With lasers, excess decay and gum tissue can seamlessly be removed. Lasers can even be used to reform gums and remove bacteria.

Lasers are also a common form of service in oral cancer screenings, as they are tremendously effective for performing cancer biopsies. It involves removing a small piece of tissue to be tested later for indications of cancer. Lasers can also be used to eradicate painful lesions and canker sores from your gum tissue. Strikingly enough, lasers can even be used to activate specialized gels used for teeth whitening treatments.

If you would like to discuss a laser dentistry treatment with Dr. Justin Nichols and the rest of our team here at Prairie Dental Center, please schedule an appointment to come see us at our dentist office in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Our number is (605) 335-8640. Get the smile you’ve always dreamed of with our help now.