We have acquired a new “toy” for our office - a soft tissue laser. It can do some things that I have done before, just easier and more painless for my patients. But it can do MORE! I can use it to disinfect your gums before the gum treatment (”deep cleaning”) and promote faster and better healing of the gums. I can use it to speed up the healing of canker sore or lip herpes. Everybody, who has experienced this pain and discomfort for 10 days (or “only” 7 days with the prescription), will be amazed to find out how fast and easy the treatment is: usually 3 minutes of application. Absolutely no anesthesia is needed. In most cases all the symptoms are gone within 24-48 hours! It also helps me with the treatment of implants, cosmetic gum re-contouring, denture sores, disinfection of the root canals and so much more. And all of this with virtually no postoperative wound pain. Can you tell that I am excited? You are right! Dentistry has come a long way since I started my dental school in 1982 and I am glad that I have the opportunity to experinece it!