With advancements in dental technology, we are now able to offer laser dentistry as an option for many common dental procedures. Laser dentistry allows for virtually pain-free treatment that is often more efficient than traditional methods. This innovative approach to dentistry also helps patients to have faster recovery times following major procedures.
Laser dentistry is an innovative technique that can treat an array of dental concerns with less discomfort, downtime, and invasiveness than dental drills and more traditional approaches. Dental lasers work by emitting focused beams of light energy to targeted soft tissues in the mouth. The emissions of light can help eliminate decay, brighten tooth enamel, close pockets of space between the teeth and gums, or make your teeth appear longer, among other general and cosmetic dental goals. Best of all, these advanced lasers can reduce bleeding, infections, and the length of recovery time necessary after a given treatment. Our family and cosmetic dentist offers a more comfortable and effective treatment experience for Fair Lawn patients by using laser dentistry as a knife- and drill-free method of completing certain dental procedures.
Laser therapy can be utilized for general oral health purposes—such as detecting cavities and destroying bacteria—as well as aesthetic reasons like enhancing the appearance of your smile. In general, dental lasers can assist in the following procedures:
During your consultation, our dental team can evaluate your needs and determine whether laser dentistry could be a good option to complement your treatment. Depending on your needs, dental lasers can also be used to decrease tooth sensitivity after teeth whitening or other procedures that can overstimulate the enamel.
In addition to canceling the need for drills and scalpels during certain dental treatments, laser dentistry can also sterilize and cauterize the targeted tissue at the time of your procedure. This often results in:
In some cases, dental lasers can even allow you to safely and comfortably undergo treatment without local anesthesia. By allowing a gentler experience, laser dentistry often makes it easier for patients with dental phobia or dental anxiety to receive the care they need. There are no loud noises, and the vibration often caused by dental drills is completely eliminated.
One of the major applications of laser dentistry is the ability to reduce decay in the mouth and treat the different stages of gum disease. Our dentists can use laser therapy as a virtually painless method of removing diseased gum tissue caused by plaque and bacteria buildup. Scaling and root planing treatment is often used in complement with our dental lasers to fully cleanse the gums of bacteria without the need for surgery. Laser dentistry can then seal and sterilize problem areas to help prevent infection. Dental lasers are particularly useful in treating periodontitis and the more advanced stages of gum disease.
Do you wish you could improve a “gummy” smile when you look in the mirror? In addition to filling cavities and treating unhealthy gums, laser dentistry can also recontour a dominating gumline to help your teeth appear longer. This can increase your “tooth show” for a smile that looks more symmetrical and proportional. Unlike more invasive techniques that reduce the gumline, our cosmetic dentist can use laser dentistry to trim excess gum tissue without stitches or excessive downtime.
Laser dentistry is a technique that can significantly shorten—or even completely eliminate—the amount of downtime necessary after treatment. There is less bleeding and swelling when compared to manual techniques, and stitches are typically unnecessary. In most cases, patients find their gums heal overnight. Those who undergo minor treatments, such as a cavity filling, often experience no recovery time. Since the light energy produced by the laser can seal and cauterize your gum tissue, laser dentistry can promote faster healing as well as tissue regeneration.
Dr. Mendia is a Dentist Anesthesiologist and the founder of the Advanced Dental Anesthesia Services Group. A New Jersey native, he attended Rutgers University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Nutrition. He then earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Directly following Dental School, Dr. Mendia completed a rigorous postdoctoral residency program in Dental Anesthesiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). Dr. Mendia’s anesthesia training involved hospital rotations through various specialties providing general anesthesia in the areas of dentistry, general surgery, otolaryngology (ENT), pediatrics and obstetrics. Lastly, he received specialized training for office-based anesthesia.
Today, Dr. Mendia has found his niche in ambulatory anesthesia with pediatric and special needs patients. He is also a local, national and international guest lecturer who provides continuing education courses on sedation and medical emergencies in the dental office.
Dr. Mendia is a Diplomate of the National Board of Dental Anesthesiology and a Fellow of the American Society of Dental Anesthesiology. In addition, he is also a part of the following: American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists,
New Jersey Dental Association, and American Dental Association. He holds certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and is a Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider, training local dental offices for certification.
Get to Know Dr. Mendia:
Dr. Mendia resides in northern New Jersey with his wife and three children, all of which keep him very busy! A fun fact about Dr. Mendia, is that he loves following the weather and when he was younger, he wanted to be a meteorologist! His personal interests vary; he enjoys taking the kids to the zoo and Central Park; in the Fall you’ll find him at sporting events. He enjoys traveling to Long Beach Island and to warmer climates in the Winter.
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