• Heat and vibration are the causes of most of the pain associated with the drill. Since cutting the tooth with Waterlase® Technology does not cause heat or vibration, MOST DENTAL PROCEDURES CAN BE PERFORMED WITH NO PAIN, VIRTUALLY ELIMINATING THE NEED FOR ANESTHESIA IN MOST CASES.
• The Waterlase® removes decay very precisely which allows you to keep a healthy tooth sturcture and have healthier teeth longer.
• The Waterlase® effectively performs numerous soft tissue (gums) procedures with little or no bleeding and gives your dentist a new high-tech tool for many procedures that previously required referral to a specialist. Now you can have them performed during your scheduled appointment.
• The Waterlase® avoids many common problems of the high speed drill, including cracks in the teeth from the vibration and rapid turning of the drill burrs which can weaken your teeth, creating future problems. The Waterlase™ decontaminates as it cuts reducing the chance for bacterial contamination.
• The Waterlase® prepares your teeth in a way that maximizes the bonding of tooth colored fillings, allowing them to last longer.
• Decay Removal
• Cavity Preparation
• Complete Root Canal procedures
• Bone procedures
• Reshape "gummy" smiles
• General soft tissue procedures
• General dentistry for enamel and dentin
• Avoid being "numbed"
• Avoid the shot and pain
In the hands of your trained dentist, the Waterlase® is as safe as other medical devices. With its 2 mm active range from the tip, the laser provides pinpoint accuracy, reducing the chance of causing damage to healthy tissues. The primary safety measure necessary during laser treatment is proper protective glasses.
The high speed dental drill may cause a smear layer, a layer of dead organic material. The Waterlase® creates cuts with NO smear layer, providing a better surface for bonding, and allowing your filling to last longer.
"I had to write and express my gratitude over a recent Waterlase treatment. Certainly, I wouldn't normally write over such an event, however, the new Waterlase my dentist had installed warrants such a response. When the dentist announced that he would not be giving me a dreaded shot, I was delighted to know that I would not drool or slur my speech in the coming hours of the day. Additionally, when the doctor explained the "minimally invasive" effect of the laser, it gave me great peace of mind to know that my teeth would not be cracked or broken by a dental drill. I have several friends that need dental work, and I told them to immediately switch to a Waterlase dentist. Your technology has changed my opinion of what "modern dentistry" truly is!"
Kirk Hanes President
Summit Performance Partners
Colorado
"I have always been afraid of going to the dentist. My last visit was the most pain-free experience I have ever had while in a dentist chair. I have talked with many friends, co-workers, and family members about the Waterlase and the fact that my dentist did not use any lidocaine. I went home without the usual swelling and numbness in my jaw. Thanks for making all of this so easy!"
Jerry Willis
Georgia
"Even complex dental procedures have been simplified by the Waterlase. Post-operative complications such as swelling and pain or numbness have been drastically reduced and even eliminated by use of the Waterlase, making the goal of every dentist -- a complete and comfortable patient appointment -- a reality."
Malcolm Zola, DDS
Chief of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department of Dentistry St. Barnabas Hospital
New York, New York
"When my dentist used the Waterlase to prep some of my teeth for veneers, I was skeptical. But, after fifteen minutes of painless dental work, I had nothing but a fantastic, new smile. My lips weren't numb, I wasn't drooling, and I wasn't in any pain at all. I am so grateful my dentist uses the Waterlase in his practice."
D. Smith
Florida
"I will never again visit a dentist that uses a drill for cavity preps. The Waterlase treatments my dentist performed were completely painless, easy, and comfortable. "
Amy Johnson
Michigan
"The Waterlase allowed my dentist to complete several fillings in my mouth quickly, and with no pain! It was by far the best dental visit I've ever had -- seriously!"
Rebecca Tavares
Massachusetts
"Everyone must know -- the Waterlase is great! There was absolutely no pain! It was the first time I've ever walked out of a dentist's office and not worried about coming back. What a difference!"
Jeffrey Rego
Rhode Island