Dr. Wayne Hollar Family Dentistry
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wHAT IS lASER dENTISTRY?
Laser Dentistry, as its name implies, uses lasers to remove or alter soft and hard tissues for different dental procedures. Dr. Hollar began using lasers in dentistry in the early 2000's and has owned and used a variety of lasers in dentistry for many years, from the very simplest of diode lasers to the much more complex and versatile erbium-yag lasers and CO2 based lasers. By far, the most amazing laser in dentistry so far is the Solea (CO2) laser. Because we believe in providing the most state of the art treatments with good predictable results, we now use laser dentistry for many procedures for many of our patients .
Treatments Using Laser Dentistry
- Bonding and Fillings Preparation
- Cavity Removal
- Gum Infections
- Identification and Removal of Tooth Decay
- Oral Ulcers and Cold Sores
- Periodontal Disease Treatments
WHAT IS SOLEA?
Solea is the first CO2 dental laser system cleared by the FDA for hard and soft tissue procedures. It was developed in Boston, Massachusetts by Convergent Dental, based on research conducted at the University of California School of Dentistry. Solea offers a unique wavelength guided by sophisticated computers to deliver virtually painless dental procedures for both teeth and gums from simple cavities to complex surgeries. The experience is so unique that you will find it hard to believe you were just at a dental appointment.
WHY SOLEA?
A variety of hard and soft tissue procedures in our office are done with virtually no anesthesia and soft tissue procedures are done with virtually no bleeding. Blood-free and anesthesia-free procedures represent a major leap forward in dentistry, as we are able to treat multiple areas of the mouth without that uncomfortable feeling of being numb on both sides of the mouth. We can place fillings without the long appointment times needed with getting numb, and can similarly complete soft tissue procedures in a single appointment.
Unlike appointment that require traditional anesthetic, with Solea laser procedures, patients are most always able to go right out to lunch or back to work without that numb sensation following an appointment. Solea is truly changing what it means to go to the dentist.
