Dental Lasers
A drug-free way to calm pain and inflammation, from a sore TMJ to a fresh extraction site. Photobiomodulation works at the cellular level, so the same chair time that treats the problem also helps the tissue recover faster.
Where laser earns its place in a dental practice
This is not a surgical laser that cuts or ablates tissue. A therapy laser works through light, not heat, and the effect builds with each visit. That makes it a quiet addition to procedures you already do, and a service patients remember you for. These are the applications practices reach for most:
TMJ and jaw pain
One of the most rewarding uses. Laser eases inflammation in the joint and relaxes the surrounding muscles, and many patients feel a difference within the first few sessions.
After extractions
Applied at the site, laser helps reduce swelling and discomfort and supports healing while the socket closes.
Implant recovery
Treatment around implant placement supports the healing period and helps keep inflammation in check.
Periodontal support
Used alongside scaling and root planing to ease inflammation and support the tissue as it recovers.
Ulcers and cold sores
Canker sores, herpetic lesions, and treatment-related mucositis often respond quickly, with welcome relief for uncomfortable patients.
Sensitivity and orthodontic soreness
A gentle option for tooth sensitivity and for the ache that follows braces adjustments.
Every one of these is a patient who leaves more comfortable than they expected, and comfortable patients tell their friends.
What your patients will notice
More comfort, fewer pills
A drug-free way to manage soreness after common procedures, with nothing to take home and no downtime.
Short, gentle sessions
Treatment is painless. Most patients feel only a mild warmth, and a session fits easily into a normal appointment.
A calmer recovery
Less swelling and steadier healing after extractions, implants, and periodontal work.
A reason to come back
TMJ courses and post-op care give patients a reason to return and to recommend you.
Matching a laser to your practice
Dental work is mostly superficial to moderate depth, so you rarely need the highest power on the market. What matters more is the right wavelengths, small probes for intraoral access, and an interface your team can learn quickly.
For everyday chairside use
Class 3B systems in the hundred to five-hundred milliwatt range handle most dental applications with no thermal concern and simple safety requirements.
For faster, deeper treatment
Class 4 systems shorten treatment time and reach deeper structures like the TMJ, with power you can dial down for surface tissue.
Not sure where to start
Tell us your main goal, whether that is TMJ therapy, post-op comfort, or ulcer relief, and we will match a system and probe set to it.
Lasers we recommend for dentistry
ATPmax Lasers
High-power Class 4 with multi-wavelength reach for jaw and muscle work, with power that dials down for chairside soft-tissue treatment.
EVO Lasers
Built-in protocols and a clear touchscreen, easy for hygienists and assistants to learn and share between operatories.
ReGen Lasers
Multiple wavelengths for both superficial and deeper applications, with a protocol library to guide dosing.
Avant Lasers
Portable, straightforward, and well suited to space-conscious practices that want reliable chairside treatment.
You are never left to figure it out alone
Hands-on training
Your dentists, hygienists, and assistants all learn the device, safe operation, and correct dosing before treating a patient.
Dental protocols
Ready-made protocols for TMJ, post-extraction care, ulcers, and more, so you know where to treat and for how long.
Phone support
When a case is new to you, call us and we will help you set a dose and a treatment approach.
Questions dentists ask us
Is this the same as a dental surgical laser?
No. Surgical lasers use high power to cut or ablate tissue. A therapy laser works at much lower power through light rather than heat, so it eases pain and supports healing without cutting.
Can my hygienist or assistant perform the treatments?
In most states, yes, with appropriate training and supervision. Applying a therapy laser is similar to other adjunctive treatments your team already provides. Check your state rules and document the training that comes with the system.
How do practices usually bill for it?
Most practices offer it as a fee-for-service treatment or bundle it into a post-op or TMJ care package. Insurance coverage is limited, and many patients are glad to pay for the added comfort.
Are there patients I should avoid treating?
There are few absolute cautions. Avoid treating directly over a known malignancy, use care during pregnancy, and evaluate patients on photosensitizing medication. Everyone in the room wears eye protection during treatment.
How soon will I see a return on the investment?
Practices commonly report a positive return within several months. TMJ series, post-op care packages, and higher case acceptance for surgical procedures all contribute. Ask us to sketch the math for your patient mix.
What does a dental system cost?
Chairside Class 3B systems start in the low thousands, and higher-power Class 4 systems run higher depending on features. Financing is available on every system.
Ready to bring laser therapy into your practice?
Talk with someone who can match the right system, probes, and protocols to the way you work. Training and support are included.
Therapy lasers are FDA-cleared for the temporary relief of pain and inflammation and for increasing local blood circulation. They are not a substitute for clinical diagnosis or a treatment plan. Questions? Call (303) 666-1100 or email nick@therapylasers.com.