Laser dentistry for oral lesions in Ludlow

Laser Dentistry for Oral Lesions at Baystate Dental of Ludlow Locations

You’ll find our advanced Biolase® lasers offer rapid results compared to traditional cremes, medications and home remedies, so you can get on with your life. Keep reading to learn more about the types of oral lesions we can treat and what treatment is like.

What Are the Different Types of Oral Lesions?

There are several types of oral lesions which can occur in the mouth. Most are harmless, but some are concerning.

Canker Sores

Canker sores, known by the medical term oral aphthous ulcers, are very common lesions that appear in the mouth. They have a white center with a red border. While not harmful, they can be painful. Canker sores usually heal on their own in two weeks, but if they don’t, or the sores are interfering with eating or speaking, please contact us. Laser therapy can heal the sore in about two days and stop your pain the same day.

Cold Sores

Also called fever blisters, cold sores typically appear on the lips. They are caused by an outbreak of the herpes simplex. More than three million people are experience cold sores each year as the virus spreads easily. An outbreak can last one to two weeks, and then it will heal on its own. Please call us if the cold sore isn’t healing on its own, if you’re unsure whether it’s a cold sore or you’re experiencing extended pain or discomfort.

Hemangiomas

Hemangiomas are growths of blood vessels which are noncancerous. They can occur anywhere on or inside the body, but they are rare in the oral cavity or on the lips. At first, a hemangiomas looks like a birthmark, and them it will protrude upward from the skin. Many simply go away on their own, but if the hemangiomas develops a lesion on it, laser therapy is a safe, effective alternative treatment to prescription medication.

Human Papillomavirus

HPV is now the most common sexually transmitted disease in the nation according to the Centers for Disease Control and Infection. Oral HPV lesions can be benign or precancerous, so it is important to seek treatment from a dentist as soon as you notice any unusual oral lesions in your oral cavity.

How Can Laser Dentistry Treatment Help Me?

Treatment with a laser can:

• Be minimally invasive
• Quickly eliminate pain
• Lower your chance of infection
• Preserve more healthy tissue
• Promote rapid healing of oral lesions
• Eliminate the need to buy expensive prescription medication

How Can Dentists Diagnose Lesions?

Your dentist can diagnose cold and canker sores easily by their appearance and location. For example, if you have a dental appliance that rubs a certain spot in your mouth and there is a sore there, it is probably a canker sore. Cold sores often appear on the lower lip. In other cases, your dentist may need to take a tissue sample and send it off for a biopsy.

What Is the Oral Lesions Treatment Process Like with Lasers?

Our dental lasers can offer immediate pain relief from canker sore, cold sore and other oral lesion discomfort. The treatment is usually painless and very quick. You may feel a little warmth at the site, but that’s it. Your dentist may give you special glasses to wear to protect your eyes. Expect to spend only about 15 minutes in the chair.

A Case Study in Successful Laser Dentistry Treatment

A case study published in Dentistry Today showcased the effectiveness of laser therapy in treating mouth lesions. A 32-year-old man was experiencing painful burning on his upper arch. The discomfort was so great that he wasn’t eating or sleeping well. His dentist realized he was having an outbreak of cold sores and suggested treatment with the Epic X diode laser from Biolase.

The patient’s dentist asked the man to return the next day to evaluate the results and see if additional treatment would be required. Upon examination, the man reported his pain was gone and he could eat and sleep normally. The dentist saw the lesions had significantly healed. His rapid healing and continued pain relief wouldn’t have been possible with traditional methods, such as topical and systematic medications, used to treat cold sores.

Where Can I Get Oral lesions Treatment Near Me?

If you’re interested in laser therapy for a mouth sore, call us anytime to arrange an appointment. You can also schedule an appointment online. Our experienced dentists at Baystate Dental of Ludlow can resolve your problem quickly. We have several convenient locations in the Ludlow area.