From advanced treatments to diagnostics, laser technology offers many advantages to dental patients. At her Scottsdale, Arizona, dental practice, Anna Vaysman, DMD, excels at using laser dentistry techniques for practically painless periodontal, surgical, and restorative treatments. Call our office to learn more about the advantages of laser dentistry.

Fotona Laser Dentistry: Advanced, Pain-Free Treatment for a Healthier Smile
The Fotona Laser represents the cutting edge of modern dental care, combining precision, efficiency, and comfort. This state-of-the-art technology offers unparalleled versatility, with dual functionality for both hard and soft tissue treatments. Whether you're seeking cosmetic improvement or need advanced dental work, the Fotona Laser can provide a solution that's often faster, less invasive, and more comfortable than traditional methods.
Why Choose Fotona Laser Dentistry?
At Dr. Vaysman’s practice, we use the Fotona Laser to perform a wide range of procedures with minimal discomfort and quicker recovery times. Whether you're undergoing gum surgery, cosmetic enhancements, or routine fillings, the Fotona Laser ensures the most precise treatment available. Here’s why our patients prefer Fotona Laser dentistry:
- Dual Laser Technology: The Fotona Laser uses an ND/YAG laser for soft tissues and an ER/YAG laser for hard tissues like bone and teeth.
- Pain-Free Procedures: Many treatments can be performed without anesthesia, making it ideal for both adults and children who experience anxiety around needles.
- Minimized Discomfort: Fillings, gum surgeries, and other procedures are virtually pain-free, thanks to the laser’s precision and ability to stimulate faster healing.
- Reduced Recovery Time: Laser treatments cause less tissue damage and promote faster recovery, so you can get back to your daily activities sooner.
Types of Laser Services We Offer
Fotona Laser technology enables Dr. Vaysman to provide a variety of advanced dental and cosmetic procedures. Here are just a few of the laser treatments we offer:
1. Perio/Gum Surgery
Laser technology is ideal for treating gum disease and performing gum surgeries. The precision of the Fotona Laser reduces bleeding and minimizes post-operative discomfort, speeding up recovery.
2. Skin & Wrinkle Reduction
SmoothLase™ is a non-invasive laser treatment that targets wrinkles and fine lines. It works by stimulating your skin’s natural collagen production, resulting in smoother, younger-looking skin without injections or fillers.
3. Lip Enhancement with Liplase™
Liplase™ is a quick, painless procedure designed to enhance and reshape your lips. This laser technology promotes collagen growth, giving you fuller, more youthful lips with no need for injectable fillers.
4. NightLase™ & Airway Enhancement
NightLase™ is a non-surgical laser treatment for improving sleep apnea and snoring. It works by tightening the tissues in your airway, reducing the vibrations that cause snoring and improving overall sleep quality.
5. Infection Control with LBR™
The Fotona Laser is also effective for bacterial eradication and infection control. LBR™ (Laser Bacterial Reduction) targets harmful bacteria in the mouth, promoting a healthier oral environment and reducing the need for antibiotics.
6. Tooth Sensitivity Reduction
Laser technology can also help alleviate tooth sensitivity by sealing the tiny tubules in your tooth enamel, providing lasting relief from discomfort caused by hot, cold, or sweet stimuli.
7. Herpes & Ulcer Pain Relief
The Fotona Laser provides effective relief from the pain and discomfort caused by oral herpes or canker sores. The laser promotes faster healing and reduces inflammation.
8. Cosmetic Gum Sculpting
For patients with a "gummy smile," Fotona’s precision allows for gentle reshaping of the gums, improving the overall appearance of your smile without the need for invasive surgery.
The Benefits of Fotona Laser Dentistry
Laser dentistry offers numerous advantages over traditional methods, both for cosmetic procedures and routine dental work. Here are just a few of the key benefits of Fotona Laser treatments:
- Minimal Bleeding: The laser’s energy cauterizes tissues as it works, reducing bleeding and improving surgical precision.
- Less Pain: Many procedures can be done without anesthesia, making treatments less invasive and more comfortable.
- No Need for Sutures: For many gum procedures, laser technology eliminates the need for sutures, which can be uncomfortable and require more time to heal.
- Faster Recovery: Lasers promote faster healing, reducing swelling and discomfort, so you can recover more quickly than with traditional methods.
- Reduced Risk of Infection: The laser sterilizes the treatment area, reducing the chances of post-procedure infections.
How Does Laser Dentistry Work?
Laser dentistry uses focused beams of light to treat both soft and hard tissues with precision. Here’s how it works:
- Hard-Tissue Lasers: These lasers are used to treat bone and teeth. They’re ideal for procedures like cavity removal, reshaping teeth, and preparing for fillings. They can also be used to remove small amounts of tooth material or reshape enamel.
- Soft-Tissue Lasers: These lasers target the gums and soft tissues in the mouth. They are perfect for treating gum disease, reshaping gums, or promoting healing after dental surgeries. Soft-tissue lasers also kill bacteria, making procedures more effective.
What Are the Risks of Laser Dentistry?
Laser dentistry is generally very safe when performed by a trained professional like Dr. Vaysman. The risks are minimal compared to traditional dental treatments, and the benefits are substantial. In rare cases, some patients may experience minor discomfort or sensitivity, but these issues are usually short-lived. Dr. Vaysman’s extensive experience with Fotona Laser technology ensures that patients receive the best possible care with minimal risk.
Is Laser Dentistry Painful?
Many patients are surprised to learn that laser dentistry is often less painful than traditional dental treatments. The Fotona Laser allows us to perform procedures like gum contouring and cavity fillings with little to no discomfort. The laser energy helps to close incisions immediately, eliminating the need for stitches and minimizing pain during recovery. Additionally, the precision of the laser allows us to preserve more of the natural tooth structure, which can reduce discomfort and improve long-term outcomes.
Ready to Experience the Benefits of Fotona Laser Dentistry?
If you're ready to explore the advantages of Fotona Laser dentistry, contact Dr. Vaysman’s office today. Whether you’re seeking cosmetic enhancements, periodontal care, or routine dental treatments, we can help you achieve a healthier, more comfortable smile.
Advanced Technology for Enhanced Dentistry
LightWalker features the patented QSP (Quantum Square Pulse) mode, enhancing tissue interaction for improved patient comfort, speed, and outcomes. Known as the world's fastest-cutting Erbium laser, it outperforms rotary burs in both speed and precision, offering versatile solutions for hard and soft-tissue treatments.
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FAQs of Laser Dentistry
How Does Laser Dentistry Work?
Precision technology that makes use of intensely focused light energy is laser dentistry. Dr. Anna Vaysman offers patients an efficient way to receive dental care by performing a variety of operations using laser dentistry technology.
Dental lasers come in two different varieties. While soft lasers are appropriate for the more delicate tissues, hard lasers are used to cut into teeth and bones. As they work, lasers shut your blood vessels and nerves, which results in very little discomfort.
Dental laser applications are still growing and improving. Anna Vaysman, DMD, possesses the knowledge and expertise necessary to employ laser methods safely and effectively.
What Benefits Do Laser Dental Procedures Offer?
Compared to other techniques, laser dentistry provides a number of benefits. Soft tissue laser treatment frequently doesn’t require stitches afterward, and for some treatments, anesthesia may not even be required.
Lasers promote blood clotting, resulting in significantly reduced bleeding, and they have a sterilizing effect that lowers the risk of infection. Laser dentistry reduces harm to the tissues around the wound, and the wounds it creates heal more quickly because laser radiation encourages tissue regeneration.
How Are Lasers Used in Dentistry?
Many procedures can be accomplished with laser dentistry, including:
- Reshaping gum tissue
- Excisional and incisional biopsies
- Exposure of unerupted teeth
- Gingivectomy
- Hemostasis and coagulation
- Periodontal pocket removal of diseased, infected, inflamed and necrosed soft tissue
- Reduction of gingival hypertrophy
- Lengthening of Soft tissue Crown
- Releasing a tight frenulum
- Eradicating soft tissue folds created by incorrectly fitted dentures
- Leukoplakia
The use of laser technology is changing dentistry in a number of important ways. OCT, for instance, provides a safe method of inspecting the interior of your teeth and gums.
Laser dentistry offers a more comfortable alternative for treating aphthous ulcers (canker sores) and cold sores (herpes virus), as well as the painless removal of benign tumors from your gums, palate, lips, and cheeks.
With the use of photobiomodulation or low-level laser therapy, damaged blood vessels and nerves can heal more quickly, and laser-assisted uvuloplasty (LAUP) is a cutting-edge method for treating sleep apnea.
Call Scottsdale Dental Bottega to arrange a consultation if you’d like to find out more about laser dentistry and its advantages.
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