SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – When a San Diego orthodontist sees a new adult patient for the first time, there often is more to be addressed than aligning teeth.

In addition to seeking affordable braces options from an orthodontics clinic, adult patients frequently are on a mission of achieving smile perfection. Accomplishing this can entail alterations to the soft tissue, or gums.

For that reason, soft tissue lasers are becoming a more common feature in many orthodontic practices across the country. A diode soft-tissue laser acts as a surgical instrument and emits concentrated energy via a light beam that precisely vaporizes gum tissue. In addition to being precise, it is quick, painless, less invasive than other alternatives, and preserves healthy tissue. Read More »