Zap Away Your Canker Sores with Laser Treatment

When a canker sore emerges, you might find yourself running to the drugstore for Anbesol or any other numbing agent that will temporarily reduce the pain. You may also find yourself Googling every home remedy you can find to control the situation. Here at Alta Loma Dental Care, we are excited to introduce laser treatment of apthous ulcers (canker sores) and Herpes (cold sores), which promote reduced healing times.

Essentially, a canker sore is a small lesion/ulcer inside the mouth. They can appear almost anywhere in the mouth – the inner surface of the cheeks, and lips; the tongue; the soft palate; and the base of the gums. They can be rather painful, and can be caused by a stress, dietary deficiencies and triggered by citrus fruits. Laser treatment has several remedial effects on canker sores. Laser treatment stops the progression of sores so that they take a significantly shorter time to heal. It also results in rapid pain relief. Additionally, laser treatment can be preventative. Before a canker sore breakout, the lips will invariably start to tingle. Receiving laser treatment at this early stage will help stop the breakout in its tracks.

If you suffer from canker sores on a regular basis, give us a call so we can help. To learn more about our services visit www.altalomadentalcare.com for more information. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Kim at Alta Loma Dental Care in Alta Loma, CA, call 909-987-6268.

Dr. Michael Kim and Laser Dentistry

The introduction of lasers into the field of dentistry has drastically improved the way that certain procedures are performed. Allowing for less invasive, faster and essentially painless procedures, lasers improve the dental experience for both the dentist and our patients. While laser dentistry has only been embraced by about 7 percent of practicing dentists, Dr. Michael Kim utilizes this technology to bring countless rewards to our patients in Alta Loma, CA.

At Alta Loma Dental Care, Dr. Kim uses lasers to sterilize and restore gum tissue, perform root desensitization and treat canker sores and cold sores. Dr. Kim highly recommends laser bacterial reduction for decontaminating gums before cleaning appointments. This allows the dental cleaning to be more effective by preventing infection and protecting your teeth. Additionally, lasers provide an ideal treatment for apthous ulcers (canker sores) and Herpes 1 (cold sores). Lasers can accelerate healing, reduce pain and even prevent the sore from appearing if caught in the tingling, burning stage. Laser dentistry is also great for desensitizing sensitive roots that are causing discomfort for the patient.

When treating gum disease, ulcers or sensitive teeth, lasers improve the effectiveness of many dental procedures while also increasing the patient’s comfort. To schedule an appointment, call (909) 987-6268. For more information about our office and its services, please visit www.altalomadentalcare.com.