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Laser Dentistry in Reston, VA
Precise laser treatment for your gums.
Lasers treat gum tissue with precision, from gum disease care to reshaping a gummy smile. For many patients, it means less bleeding and faster healing.
Laser Dentistry
Laser dentistry in Reston, VA: laser-assisted gum disease treatment, laser gum reshaping and laser crown lengthening, often with less bleeding and faster healing.
How lasers fit into your dental care
A dental laser uses a focused beam of light energy to treat soft tissue precisely. Here, the laser is reserved for soft-tissue work, where it helps keep treatment comfortable. That includes laser-assisted scaling and root planing for gum disease, laser gum therapy, and cosmetic treatments such as laser gum reshaping and laser crown lengthening. Laser treatment often means less bleeding and a quicker recovery, and many patients notice less sensitivity afterwards. Dr. Kiumars Karbasi’s background includes advanced work in laser dentistry, and Board-Certified Periodontist Dr. Hazem Saqqal provides laser gum therapy in the same office.
Laser treatments we provide
- Laser-assisted gum cleaningThe laser supports scaling and root planing, helping clear bacteria under the gums without surgery.
- Laser gum therapyDiseased gum tissue is treated with the laser, often with less bleeding and a quicker recovery.
- Gummy smile treatmentThe laser trims extra gum tissue so more of each tooth shows, with no traditional surgery.
- Crown lengtheningThe laser reshapes the gums and bone around a tooth, often before a veneer or crown is placed.
What patients notice
- Less bleedingMany laser procedures involve less bleeding.
- Faster healingMany patients heal more quickly afterward.
- Less sensitivityOften less sensitivity once treatment is done.
A tool that serves the diagnosis
As Dr. Karbasi puts it, a laser does not make the diagnosis; it makes a good diagnosis easier to carry out. Technology earns its place here when it makes treatment more precise, more predictable or more comfortable. We explain why a laser is part of your plan before we begin.
See whether a laser is part of your plan
Laser options come up in gum disease treatment and in gum contouring for a gummy or uneven smile. See every tool we use on our technology page, or book a visit to talk through your gums.
The short answer
Laser dentistry uses a focused beam of light energy to treat soft tissue precisely, and it is used for selected soft-tissue procedures in the mouth. Treatments include laser-assisted scaling and root planing for gum disease, laser therapy for diseased gum tissue, laser gummy smile treatment and laser crown lengthening. Laser treatment applies when gum tissue needs treating or reshaping, and for many patients it means less bleeding and faster healing.
Laser dentistry FAQ
- What is laser dentistry?
- Laser dentistry uses a focused beam of light energy to treat soft tissue precisely. In our office, it is used for selected soft-tissue procedures, including gum disease treatment and laser gum reshaping. It is a gentler option for many patients, with less bleeding and faster healing. Your dentist will explain whether a laser suits your treatment.
- What is laser gum therapy?
- Laser gum therapy is laser-assisted treatment for diseased gum tissue. It is often used as part of gum disease care, alongside scaling and root planing below the gumline. Many patients have less bleeding and a quicker recovery with this approach. It is one of Board-Certified Periodontist Dr. Hazem Saqqal’s areas of focus.
- Does laser treatment hurt?
- Laser gum procedures are typically done under local anesthesia, which minimizes discomfort during treatment. Afterward, any tenderness tends to be mild and can usually be eased with over-the-counter pain relief. Laser treatment is also often associated with less bleeding and less sensitivity afterwards. If you feel anxious, sedation dentistry is also available.
- Is a laser used to treat gum disease?
- Yes, a laser can be part of gum disease treatment, either during a deep cleaning or to treat diseased gum tissue directly. We offer laser-assisted scaling and root planing as well as the traditional approach. Laser gum therapy is one of Board-Certified Periodontist Dr. Hazem Saqqal’s areas of focus. Your exam and X-rays show which approach suits your gums.
- Can a laser change the shape of my gumline?
- Yes, the laser can reshape the gumline by trimming extra tissue or reshaping the gums and bone around a tooth. Trimming tissue lets more of each tooth show in a gummy smile, while crown lengthening exposes more tooth structure before a veneer or crown. The gummy smile treatment needs no traditional surgery. For the cosmetic side of this work, see our gum contouring page.
- Who provides laser treatment?
- Dr. Kiumars Karbasi’s background includes advanced work in laser dentistry, and he uses it for selected soft-tissue procedures. Board-Certified Periodontist Dr. Hazem Saqqal provides laser gum therapy for diseased gum tissue. Both doctors work in the same office and share your records. That means laser care can be planned alongside the rest of your treatment.
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