Soft tissue lasers improve several different dental procedures. They are much gentler than scalpels, allowing us to make smaller “cuts” that require less or no anaesthetic. Soft tissue lasers also seal blood vessels and nerves as we work, reducing the need for stitches. Laser therapy can be used in place of, or in combination with, traditional planing and scaling to treat gum disease. They can target bacteria and mineralized plaque below the gum line while leaving healthy tissue untouched.