Belmont, California - Dr Charles McDonald DDS

Belmont Laser Dentistry - Laser Enhanced Smiles

San Francisco Bay Area Aesthetic Dentist After

Our office recently purchased a water laser and have been implementing the device for various procedures.. This versatile device performs a host of both tooth and soft tissue related procedures, often times with no need for local anesthesia. The laser lacks the heat and vibration of the dental drill, so the procedure is quite comfortable for most patients. For soft tissue procedures it eliminates the need for suturing and healing is much faster due to wound sterilization and the atraumatic effect of the laser on surrounding tissues.

Belmont Laser Dentistry provides Waterlase®

In combination with an air/water spray, the Waterlase HydroKinetic YSGG dental laser is able to replace the dreaded SHOT in many instances.

Since there is no heat or vibration from the Waterlase, the need for anesthetic (THE SHOT) is eliminated in most cases! Pain free dentistry is here!

Waterlase® YSGG technology uses a patented and unique combination of laser energy and water to gently and precisely remove dental decay with no shot, no drill, and no pain in most cases.

Some of the Waterlase® Benefits provided by Belmont Laser Dentistry

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.
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.

Is the Laser Safer?

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.

Is there a Difference from the Standard Drill

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.

What can Belmont Laser Dentistry be Used for?

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

FDA Cleared Procedures

Class I, II, III, IV and V cavity preparation
Caries removal
Hard tissue surface roughening or etching
Enameloplasty, excavation of pits and fissures for placement of sealants
For use on adult and pediatric patients
Tooth preparation to obtain access to root canal
Root canal preparation including enlargement
Root canal debridement and cleaning
Cutting, shaving, contouring and resection of oral osseous tissues (bone)
Excisional and incisional biopsies
Exposure of unerupted teeth
Fibroma removal
Frenectomy and frenotomy
Gingival troughing for crown impressions
Gingivectomy
Gingivoplasty
Gingival incision and excision
Hemostasis
Implant recovery
Incision and drainage of abscesses
Leukoplakia
Operculectomy
Oral papillectomies
Pulpotomy
Pulp extirpation
Pulpotomy as an adjunct to root canal therapy
Root canal debridement and cleaning
Reduction of gingival hypertrophy
Soft tissue crown lengthening
Sulcular debridement (removal of diseased of inflamed soft tissue
Treatment of canker sores, herpetic and aphthous ulcers of the oral Mucosa
Vestibuloplasty

Testimonials for Belmont Laser Dentistry

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

Dr Charles McDonald DDS, Aesthetic Dentist - Providing services in cosmetic and laser dentistry to the areas of Belmont, the San Francisco Bay Area and San Mateo, California (CA).