On the cutting edge of technology since 1989, Dr.
Pekar has pioneered the use of lasers in dentistry in
Niagara and the Province of Ontario. A founding member
of both the North American and International Laser
Societies, he both lectures and mentors his fellow
dentists in the advancement of laser treatment.
Minimally Invasive Care
Laser
treatment of your teeth means we can find and remove
decay with greater precision. Drilling to remove decay
also takes a large portion of otherwise healthy tooth,
reducing the inherent strength of the tooth and giving
you a larger filling. Laser treatment does not usually
require freezing (no needles). The laser beam is
delivered under a cooling air and water spray. The tooth
surface is sterilized, leaving no bacteria under the
filling to cause further decay to occur.
When
laser treatment is used on soft tissue, like gums, again
it is seldom accompanied by freezing. There is little or
no bleeding, recovery time is minimal and the gum or
other tissue will heal far more quickly that surgical
procedures undertaken with scalpel. Laser treatments
removes less tissue than conventional surgery which
results in a treatment that is less painful to the
patient.
Since the implementation of LANAP (laser
assisted new attachment procedure) in 1990 many patient
have successfully maintained their teeth to chew and
smile with. Historically, these patients would now be
sporting dentures had it not been for the advancement in
LANAP. This technique has been recognized by the FDA to
cleanse the socket around the tooth of destructive
bacteria, be kind to the ligaments and bone. This
promotes faster healing and regeneration as a clean
wound. We have seen bone growth regeneration, contrary
to conventional periodontal surgery. See the LANAP link.
Desensitization
Exposed root
surfaces sensitive to cold, air and water can be sealed
shut with laser treatment, saving the patient from
further pain and suffering.
Teeth
Whitening
Laser light penetrates deep
into the tooth enhancing the bleaching effect and
shortening the time of treatment. Laser maximized the
effectiveness of whitening for completion of your best
smile.
Cold Sores
These
lesions are quickly turned around in the early stage and
need not progress. The virus is deactivated by the laser
light beam, thereby increasing the patient’s comfort
level and lessening the duration of the sore.
Laser Acupuncture
Dr. Pekar has
been studying acupuncture since 1974, certified in 1993
to treat a wide variety of symptoms and concerns related
to promoting healing in the oral areas.
