At Evolution Dental, Dr. Teasdale and our team pride ourselves on providing top-quality treatment that is based on the most up-to-date research in our field. We also utilize truly remarkable forms of technology, including lasers. Just how are we using lasers to change our patients’ lives for the better? This blog post explains.
The MLS Laser
Evolution Dental is extremely pleased to introduce a key member of our state-of-the-art laser collection.
The MLS laser is incredibly effective at treating muscle aches and pains, generally in the larger muscles. It is like a massage in a box, using wavelengths of light to relax muscles and ease tension. It has been a workhorse for us for years, and people who have tried it are not easily convinced to try any other options.
CO2 Laser
Our CO2 laser is extremely effective for tongue and lip tie releases, as we can do fine surgeries without bleeding or pain. We can promote healing, while also reducing scarring and redness. And, of course, we can use it to shrink inflamed tonsils and tissues, creating a more open airway, and thereby decrease snoring almost immediately, improving both airways and relationships.
NdYAG Laser
Now we add our NdYAG laser, perhaps the most exciting of them all, because this gives us pinpoint control over what we treat. Instead of treating an entire muscle, we can zoom in on the “trigger points,” melting the pain away in an instant. People who have not been able to turn their necks in years suddenly can, and TMJs that have been noisy and popping are suddenly quiet and smooth. We routinely see muscle soreness reductions from 8 or 9 on a 1 – 10 scale drop into the realm of 1s and 2s, all within mere minutes.
But the greatest potential with this laser is its ability to stimulate stem cells in the joints. The exciting, incredible progression from here is that it may be possible to actually regrow the worn parts of the TMJ, to restore it to both comfort and quiet.
Now growing new bone and cartilage does not happen overnight, but it may occur over months. No surgery. No injections. No pain. Only gain. And as anyone who has ever experienced TMJ, head, or neck pains will attest, ANY relief is GREAT relief. And complete relief is little shy of a miracle.
To learn more about lasers and how we use them, get in touch with us to ask us how we can help create a more functional, beautiful, and healthy you.
Contact Our Practice
Dr. Russ Teasdale has more than 40 years of experience in dentistry. He is a standout expert in the field of TMJ treatment, and he has a special passion for providing high-tech, minimally invasive (or non-invasive) therapies that actually work. If you would like to consult with Dr. Teasdale about TMJ disorder, sleep apnea, or other conditions that we treat, contact Evolution Dental in Portland at 503-974-3829.