Soft Tissue Laser Treatments

Gentle Soft Tissue Care with Solea

When most people think of the dentist, they think of teeth. However, the health and shape of your gums and the soft tissues in your mouth are just as important to your smile and overall well-being. At Westside Dental, the Solea laser allows us to perform soft tissue procedures with a level of comfort and healing that simply isn’t possible with traditional methods.

Replacing the Scalpel for Faster Healing

Historically, treating the gums or soft tissue required scalpels and sutures (stitches), which often meant a longer, more uncomfortable recovery period. The Solea laser changes all of that. It uses light to gently vaporize tissue while simultaneously sealing blood vessels and nerve endings.

What to Expect with Laser Soft Tissue Treatments

  • No Scalpels or Stitches: Because the laser seals the tissue as it works, there is rarely any need for sutures, and bleeding is virtually eliminated.
    Instant Healing: The laser immediately sanitizes the area and significantly reduces inflammation, drastically cutting down your recovery time. You will experience far less post-operative discomfort.
  • Support for Airway Health & Myofunctional Therapy: For our patients focusing on airway management and orofacial myofunctional therapy, the Solea laser provides a quick, virtually painless way to perform frenectomies (releasing restrictive tongue-ties or lip-ties). This gentle release is crucial for improving breathing, tongue posture, and speech without a stressful surgical experience.
  • Aesthetic Gum Contouring: If you have a “gummy smile” or uneven gum lines, the laser allows us to precisely and comfortably sculpt your gums to reveal more of your natural teeth and beautifully frame your smile.
  • Instant Relief for Cold Sores: If you feel a cold sore or canker sore coming on, a quick, painless pass with the Solea laser can stop it in its tracks, eliminating the pain instantly and accelerating the healing process.

Whether you are seeking functional improvements for better breathing or looking to enhance the aesthetics of your smile, our laser soft tissue treatments provide a seamless, comfortable path to results.