| My name is Dr. David Winn I am a laser dentist in | | | | including: |
| Colorado Springs, Colorado. I founded this practice | | | | 1. Less pain than other cutting procedures |
| Academy Laser Dentistry after I got out of the | | | | 2. Reduced need for anesthesia [shots] |
| navy in 1983 and moved to Colorado Springs with | | | | 3. Reduced need for stitches after surgery |
| my family. Many people ask about how they | | | | 4. Reduction of symptoms from canker sores, |
| should take care of their teeth, for example when | | | | fever blisters and apthous ulcers |
| should I brush? How long should I brush? What | | | | 5. Treatment of sensitive teeth |
| sort of equipment should I use to brush my teeth | | | | 6. Kills bacteria that cause cavities and gum |
| with? And the answer is surprisingly simple, if you | | | | disease without antibiotics |
| are average person with teeth that are in good | | | | 7. Allows conservative treatment of gum disease, |
| shape usually 10 minutes spread out of that | | | | and can eliminate the need for traditional |
| course of the entire day is enough to keep your | | | | periodontal surgery if the treatment is done early |
| teeth on the top one percent of dental cleanliness | | | | enough |
| and it is easy to do. Many people want to know | | | | 8. Reduces need for post-operative pain |
| how many times a day should I brush my teeth | | | | medications |
| and my answer to that is really simple, the | | | | 9. May reduce time lost from work for patient by |
| optimal number is to brush the same number of | | | | minimizing post-operative problems and allowing |
| times as you eat including snacks so if you eat | | | | more treatment to be done at each appointment |
| small portion during the day lets say 3 regular | | | | 10. Can reduce the cost and complexity of |
| meals and a couple of snacks in between. | | | | treatment. |
| Nutritionists tell us | | | | 11. May reduce the likelihood of dry sockets after |
| what’s really good for | | | | extractions |
| us and that would mean brushing 6 to 7 times a | | | | 12. Makes surgical procedures and biopsies much |
| day at least once after every meal and one time | | | | more comfortable and more rapid. |
| right before you go to bed which is the most | | | | 13. Allows earlier intervention for children with |
| important time. People often ask how long do you | | | | speech impediments caused by tongue tie |
| brush your teeth. The answer will surprise you | | | | 14. Allows new advanced cosmetic gum |
| typically the answer to that for brushing right | | | | treatments and smile enhancements |
| after meal is about 30 secs to a min | | | | 15. Minimizes cord packing, which many patients |
| that’s all you need in | | | | say is the most painful part of crowns or caps. |
| most cases. Academy laser dentistry specializes in | | | | Our goal at Academy Laser Dentistry is to get |
| family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and sedation | | | | your mouth healthy and keep you out of the |
| dentistry. Laser dentistry has many benefits | | | | dental chair. |