Laser Dentistry
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Testimonials
I hate going to the dentist. Dr. Beyene is especially careful with me; always checking in to make sure I'm ok as she is working on me!
Nicole Alestock ★★★★★ 
Always a pleasant experience. I appreciate the promptness of each appointment start time, estimate review before the work begins, Dr. Yodi's bedside manner and follow-up phone call after each procedure.
D Smith★★★★★
I hate going to the dentist but I love Dr Beyene. She's very kind and good out of her way to make sure you're as comfortable and pain free as possible. The rest of the staff is equally kind, professional and responsive
Charlese M★★★★★
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WHY CHOOSE
Alexandria Advanced Dentistry?
HIGHLY SKILLED & COMPASSIONATE DEVOTED TO THE NEEDS OF EACH PATIENT
20+ Years Clinical Experience
FELLOWSHIP, Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD)
- Awarded to Only 7% of Dentists Nationwide
Extensive Advanced Training and Excels in the Fields of:
- Implant Restorations
- Full Mouth Reconstruction
- Clear Aligners Orthodontic Treatment
- General Dentistry
- Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
- Member of American Dental Association
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
State-of-the-Art Technology for Optimum Patient Care & Comfort
Laser – Painless Dentistry
We have made a commitment to your health by using laser technology, thus offering you the opportunity to have a safe, anxiety free dental experience. Use of lasers allows the dentist to perform procedures without drills and scalpels, and in most cases, without anesthesia.
This innovative state-of-the-art technology provides many advantages over conventional therapies. It allows you to have many procedures done with minimal intervention, and little to no anesthetic. For many, that alone is great news!
What is Laser Therapy?
A laser is a tiny beam of very concentrated light. This beam of light brings energy into your mouth through a tiny fiber, to help remove areas of infection and remove gum disease around the teeth with great precision and accuracy.
The laser beam sterilizes the affected area and seals off blood vessels, which minimizes the chance of infection or bleeding. Patients are also much more comfortable during and after treatment with laser therapy. The need for local anesthetic is reduced but it is usually used to make sure that you feel absolutely nothing during the treatment.
Procedures Performed with Laser Therapy
- Surgical and Dental Procedures: The laser acts as a cutting instrument or a vaporizer of tissue that it comes in contact with.
- Gum Disease: When lasers are used during periodontal therapy, there is less bleeding, swelling and discomfort to the patient when cleaning and removing diseased tissue. Scalpels and stitches are often completely unnecessary, resulting in quick and comfortable healing.
- Tooth Decay: Lasers are used to remove decay within a tooth and prepare the surrounding enamel for receipt of the filling. Lasers are also used to “cure” or harden a filling.
- Teeth Whitening: The laser acts as a heat source and enhances the effect of tooth bleaching agents.
- Cosmetic Purposes: We can use the laser to simplify a variety of oral corrections that may be requested including evening crooked gum lines and reducing the length of the gum line. Teeth that appear small or short can be “lengthened” by recontouring the gum line using the laser. This procedure is used to create a perfect, harmonious gum line in relation to the lips and teeth.
- Biopsy or Lesion Removal: Lasers can be used to remove a small piece of tissue (called a biopsy) so that it can be examined for cancer. Lasers are also used to remove lesions in the mouth and relieve the pain of canker sores.
Benefits of Laser Therapy
- Faster healing
- Reduced risk of infection
- Decreased sensitivity
- Less time in the dental chair
- May reduce anxiety in patients uncomfortable with the use of the dental drill
- Minimize bleeding and swelling during soft tissue treatments
- May preserve more healthy tooth during cavity removal
- Less post-treatment discomfort
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
Dr. Yodit Beyene
Dr. Yodit Beyene
General & Cosmetic Dentist
in Alexandria, VA
Dr. Beyene moved back home to Virginia and has been practicing dentistry in the DC area since 2004. Dr. Beyene is a caring, compassionate, and skilled clinician who is committed to high quality dentistry.
Bachelor Science (B.S.), Georgetown University
Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS), Columbia University in New York City
Member: American Dental Association (ADA)
Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
Member: American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)
