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January 4, 2018Laser Treatment for Canker Sores
A canker sore is a non-contagious open sore sitting on the inside of your mouth, an overreaction of your immune system to a minor injury or other stresses. The sore appears as a white or yellow center with a red border, and can be seen on the inside of the lips or cheeks, underneath the tongue, and on the back of the throat. Canker sores can vary in size, from small at less than half a centimeter) to large. laser treatment for canker sores can help with the healing.
Dr. Ari Greenspan provides cutting-edge technology using laser treatment for canker sores, which gives lasting relief via the dental laser to eliminate pain and greatly speed up healing.
Canker sores can be treated at any stage, though it is always easier on your body to get them treated when they are just beginning. The most effective time to receive laser treatment for canker sores is within the first 24 to 48 hours after symptoms have started, usually noticeable by a tingling sensation. In most cases, treatment at this early stage prevents the virus from spreading.
In the treatment, the laser does not touch the skin, but is controlled by keeping the tip of the laser several millimeters away from the tissue. Treatment lasts about 15 minutes, and most patients immediately feel better after treatment.
It has been shown that laser treatment for canker sores reduces healing time dramatically, as quickly as within three days, compared with the usual week and a half.
