Diode Laser Gum Surgery

At Dr. Suzanne Haeri's dental practice, our dentist offers diode laser gum surgery to Los Angeles, CA, residents. This laser has several purposes, and patients can benefit from the use of it more so than when compared to traditional surgery.

What's a Diode Laser?

A diode laser uses laser energy emitted through a semiconductor. The end result is that this device creates a precise, concentrated light beam directed at the surgical area. Nowadays, diode lasers come in a variety of powers and wavelengths.

Dental Procedures That Use a Diode Laser

At our Los Angeles, CA, office, Dr. Haeri uses a diode laser for a few different gum procedures, mainly for aesthetic purposes.

For example, our practitioner may recommend a diode laser gum surgery if you have excessive gum tissue that interferes with the aesthetics of your smile. Our dentist may use the diode laser to contour the gums to improve the appearance of your smile, such as if you have gum tissue that's covering your teeth more than you'd like.

Besides cosmetic reasons, our practitioner may use a diode laser gum surgery to help an impacted tooth erupt, especially a wisdom tooth. This prevents the need to wait months for the tooth to erupt on its own or the need for a surgical extraction.

Some other possible reasons for a diode laser gum surgery include the following:

• Sulcular debridement (periodontal disease treatment)


• Labial frenectomy


• Abscess excision


• Implant placement


• Hemostasis

Benefits of Diode Laser Gum Surgery

In general, lasers tend to cause less pain than a traditional surgical procedure.

When compared to a traditional surgical procedure, using a laser has its share of advantages. For example, rather than using any type of sedative, with a laser gum procedure, you only need to have a local anesthetic applied to the surgical area.

You'll have less bleeding with a laser procedure than you would with a traditional surgical procedure. Additionally, the laser tends to irritate the sensitive gum tissue less, which in return, decreases the amount of inflammation.

Typically, if a patient has dental anxiety, laser treatment can reduce some of the stress since there isn't a drill or scalpel involved in the procedure.

Because a laser enhances accuracy, you tend to experience an easier and quicker recovery from a laser surgery than a traditional one.

At Dr. Haeri's practice in Los Angeles, CA, our dentist uses diode laser gum surgery for various purposes. The use of lasers makes the procedure much easier for you as a patient, especially if you desire a less invasive approach to dental care.

Book an appointment with us to see if a laser procedure is right for you by calling 310-657-2200.

SNAP Instant Dental Imaging

A picture is worth a thousand words, right? If you are considering having a cosmetic dental procedure, the way you will ultimately look can be explained to you a thousand times, but that explanation will not be nearly as impactful as seeing a picture of what you can expect. This is why Dr. Suzanne Haeri in Los Angeles, CA is thrilled to use SNAP instant dental imaging for her patients in deciding where or not to have a cosmetic dental procedure. SNAP instant dental imaging technology provides patients with an instant digital smile makeover. This technology produces a picture of a side-by-side before and after image.

You can take this picture home with you to consult friends and family for their opinions on whether to go through with the procedure. It takes less than a minute to generate a picture of what the new 'you' will look like so you can make a more informed decision.

What procedures can SNAP technology show me the final results of?

Fixing chipped, cracked or stained teeth and refreshing your smile can change your life, literally. Doing so will cause you to be more confident in social situations and happier overall. SNAP instant dental imaging used by Dr. Suzanne Haeri in Los Angeles, CA can give you before and after images showing just how great you will look for many different procedures. These include but are not limited to:

• Dental crowns


• Bridges


• Dental bonding and white filling


• Replacement of silver fillings


• Implants


• Veneers


• Teeth whitening


• Smile makeovers

The above list is not exhaustive. SNAP can be used to show the result of almost any cosmetic dental procedure!

How does it work?

In just minutes, you will have a side by side comparison 'before and after' photo showing the difference in your smile after the cosmetic procedure you are considering. There are three easy steps to this process.

1. A 'before' photo is taken of your smile using the clinic's digital camera. This camera is connected to the SNAP instant dental imaging software.


2. The 'before' image can then be altered by Dr. Haeri to give you an idea of how wonderful you will look after the procedure.


3. Lastly, a 'before and after' image is generated on a single photo that is printed out and yours to keep!

Contact us

When you have a brand new, beautiful smile, you'll want to show it off. This will lead to smiling more. This by itself will make you feel happier, causing you to smile more. It's a virtuous cycle! This digital makeover could be turned into a reality! Schedule a consultation today with Dr. Suzanne Haeri in Los Angeles, CA to use SNAP dental imaging services by calling (310) 657-2200.

Bonding and White Fillings

If you are unhappy with your smile, the procedure consisting of bonding and white fillings may be the solution. This option can fix certain cosmetic issues with your teeth just as well as more costly procedures. It is not an overstatement to say that a new smile can be life-changing. A brand new, refreshed, healthy smile will make you more confident and happy overall. Dr. Suzanne Haeri in Los Angeles, CA uses bonding and white fillings to dramatically improve your smile.

What is bonding?

Dental bonding is a very common procedure used to correct smaller aesthetic concerns, such as gaps or cracks in teeth. It consists of a tooth-colored resin chosen to closely match the shade of your teeth. A liquid bonding agent is applied to your teeth to which the composite resin adheres. After bonding the resin to your teeth, it is then shaped and sculpted. Once the shape of the resin is exactly the way we want it to look, ultraviolet light is applied to harden the resin. When all of this is done, the new resin is polished and you leave our office with a new, beautiful smile.

What are some common dental issues that bonding and white fillings are used to correct?

Smaller concerns that do not encompass the entire tooth may be appropriate for bonding and white filling. This procedure can be used to correct a multitude of issues by Dr. Suzanne Heri in Los Angeles, CA. Bonding and white fillings are appropriate for the following:

• Filling in a gap between teeth


• Repairing a chipped or cracked tooth


• Strengthening and repeating worn down teeth


• Restoring a brighter color to stained teeth


• Altering the shape of malformed or crooked teeth


• Protection of the root of teeth that may be exposed due to a receding gumline

Are there any maintenance routines to be aware of after the procedure?

While maintaining the look of your new smile may require subsequent visits to the dentist, general upkeep of your corrected teeth will require little more than a good oral hygiene routine. From time to time, you may need to visit your dentist to remove a stain or for the adhesion of new bonding material that may have chipped away. But if you practice proper oral hygiene consisting of brushing at least twice a day, flossing once a day, using mouthwash and having regular checkups with your dentist, the bonding material on your teeth should last for many years.

Contact us

When you look better, you feel better. Improve your overall well-being with us by exploring the option of bonding and white fillings in Los Angeles, CA with Dr. Suzanne Haeri. Schedule a consultation with her by calling (310) 657-2200.