The laser is a concentrated beam of light that can be adjusted to many wavelengths and produce different therapeutic properties for different treatments. Lasers are used to treat a variety of dental issues because of its anti-inflammatory, analgesic and bio stimulating action. Modern dentistry now sees lasers as an indispensable therapeutic aid in any dental environment. In general, the therapeutic laser has a number of indications and can be used alone or as a complement in other treatments, for example – whenever a local effect is needed or even when a general therapeutic effect is recommended.

Some applications and indications for the use of therapeutic laser treatment in dentistry:

Reduction of edema or swelling: indicated in the postoperative application of periodontal procedures (gingival inflammations and supporting tissues of teeth), as well as other minor oral surgeries and in the;

• Relief of dental hypersensitivity.
• Facial paralysis.
• Canker sores.
• Lip herpes.

In the case of cold sores, for example, lasers have been very effective, significantly reducing discomfort and pain. Additionally, lasers will bio-modulate the buccal region, that is to say, it will make the site more resistant (the cells of our organism become stronger and resistant to the virus) causing the recidivism rate to decrease sharply.

It is interesting that lasers may be used in the initial phases of an injury, the moment when it is most effective against virus presence. Laser may also be used in other phases, thus improving the cicatricle quality of the affected region.