Dr. Craig S Wilson, DDS

Craig S. Wilson, D.D.S.,
LLC
105 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-9774
Fax (860) 388-6207
Laser Dentistry
Dr. Craig S. Wilson, D.D.S. continues to be at the forefront of
dental advances and technologies by now providing laser dentistry.
The FDA approved Biolase Laser has truly revolutionized
dentistry, and Dr. Wilson was the first office in the area to have
it. He has been practicing laser Dentistry since 2002.
Dr. Wilson is now able to remove
dental decay and treat cavities without a dental drill or needle.
The lasers energized hydrokinetic action selectively removes decay
and diseased enamel and dentin while leaving healthy tooth structure
intact for conservative tooth-colored restorations.
One half of the United States population does not
visit a dental office regularly for preventive care, many due to the
fear of a dental drill and/or the dental needle. Treatment by Dr.
Wilson’s dental laser means that the sight and discomfort of the
dental needle, along with the …sounds and vibration of the drill are
now eliminated.
The dental laser silently and comfortably
vaporizes decay in seconds, leaving healthy tooth structure,
which can be restored, ultra conservatively with cosmetic
tooth colored bonded restorations. 
This laser is clearly a breakthrough in
dentistry. In addition, it can treat a wide variety of soft
tissue conditions, such as periodontitis (gum disease),
apthous ulcers (canker sores), and fibromas (tumors) much
like a traditional surgical laser would.
In addition to the Biolase Laser, Dr. Wilson
also uses the Diagnodent laser. This laser is used to
diagnose decay in teeth more accurately than can be visually
or tactilly detected by traditional means and does not
expose patients to radiation. This early detection allows
teeth to be restored with minimally invasive techniques.
In combination with an
air-waterspray, this Hydrokinetic YSGG laser is able to
replace the drill in many instances.  No longer will the
whine of the drill be heard, but rather a popping sound
similar to that of popcorn popping.
Since there is no heat or vibration from the Millennium,
the need for anesthetic (THE SHOT) is eliminated in most
cases!
Millennium®  YSGG
Hydrokinetic Dental Laser
no drills, no needles... it's pain-free!  in most cases
What
is  Hydrokinetic technology? 
The Hydrokinetic process
is the removal of tissues with YSGG laser-energized water droplets. 
Hydrokinetic energy is produced by combining a spray of atomized
water with laser energy.  The resulting Hydrokinetic energy gently
and precisely removes a wide range of human tissue including tooth
enamel (the hardest substance in the body), and soft tissue (gum
tissue) with no heat and no pain in most cases.
What
are the benefits of the Hydrokinetic laser? 
Heat and vibration are the causes of most of
the pain associated with the drill.  Since Hydrokinetic cutting
does not transmit heat or vibration, MOST DENTAL PROCEDURES CAN
BE PERFORMED WITH NO PAIN, VIRTUALLY ELIMINATING THE NEED FOR
ANESTHESIA IN MOST CASES.
The laser's pinpoint accuracy is precise
enough that your dentist can leave behind as much healthy tooth
structure as possible, allowing you to keep your own teeth
longer.
Effectively performs numerous soft tissue
(gums) procedures with little or no bleeding.  The laser gives
your dentist a new high-tech tool for many procedures that
previously required referral to a specialist.  Now you can have
them performed during your scheduled appointment.
Avoids many common problems of the high speed
drill, including cracks in the teeth from the vibration and
rapid turing of the drill burrs which can weaken your teeth,
creating future problems.  The laser sterilizes as it cuts,
leaving less chance for bacterial contamination.
The Millennium prepares your teeth in a way
that maximizes the bonding of tooth colored fillings, allowing
them to last longer.
Millennium vs. Drill 
The high speed dental
drill may cause a smear layer, a layer of dead organic material. 
The Millennium creates cuts with NO smear layer, providing a better
surface for bo