Laser cold sore and canker sore treatment in Scottsdale

 

What are cold and canker sores?

 

Cold or canker sores are blisters that appear on the lip or gum area. These lesions are usually painful and are filled with fluid. Cold sores are usually caused by a virus and stress, exposure to the sun, and seasonal changes can make these lesions appear more often. Canker sores on the other hand often appear on the gum and are caused by stress, or irritation from foods.

 

Laser Cold Sore and Canker Sore Treatment

 

Although cold sores and canker sores usually heal on their own, at Scottsdale Dentistry we can provide treatments to reduce the pain and decrease healing time. Among the treatments lasers have great success in reducing the healing time of the sore.

 

Laser dentist Dr. Michael Mazaheri treats canker and cold sores with a special dental laser calibrated for these types of lesions. By using a dental laser, we can reduce the pain and decrease healing time. Laser also helps decrease the Herpes Simplex virus responsible for the onset of cold sores.

 

Benefits of using a laser to treat cold sores

 

• Lasers stop the spread of the lesion to other areas
• Sores heal much faster with laser treatment
• Pain from the lesion is reduced upon application of the laser
• Prevents eruption of the sore upon the tingling sensation
• Stimulates the tissue to heal faster
• Kills the herpes simplex virus upon contact

 

If you suffer from pain and discomfort caused by unsightly cold sores or canker sores, we encourage you to call our Scottsdale dental office today at 480-699-6444