With 30% of children aged two to six experiencing dentist-related anxiety, according to Sun et al. (2024), finding a way to reduce that is crucial for the comfort of children nationwide. One of the major challenges is the simple fact that with the use of both noisy and sharp tools, gum disease treatment can put many children off by causing significant discomfort. If only there were a better way.

Solea may be that solution. The FDA-cleared laser dentistry method allows for fast appointments that can fit into a lunch break while also offering quicker healing, typically within a single school week. 

Read on to learn about this worry-free medical technique and why Dental Studio 4 Kids uses it to the benefit of every tiny patient that comes through our doors. Turn a stressful dentist visit into just another item to check off the lunchtime chore list.

Gentle Gum Disease Treatment for Tiny Gums

The Solea laser beam is a new technique used by Dental Studio 4 Kids that uses a ray of intense light to vaporize diseased tissue without interacting with healthy gums. Due to this fact, you can expect the process to avoid the difficulties of scalpel-based surgery.

In many cases, the process will not even need anesthesia, and as such is not likely to trigger needle phobias. The appointments then run much smoother, reducing complications and making every drive home that much calmer.

Why Comfort Beats Drills Every Time

Studies following the announcement of Solea have discovered that those who undergo laser gum therapy often experience "less pain and faster healing" compared to regular surgical intervention. Since the process cauterizes while it works, you can also expect less bleeding and a much lower healing time. Children will "bounce back" faster, whereas before they would have faced lengthier discomfort.

The nature of laser treatment is so different from traditional methods that children can feel very comfortable with it. There's no more need for the noise and vibrations of a drill, for example, and it's time to welcome the cooling sensation from the pulses of a laser removing the infected tissue from a child's gums instead.

These benefits are even more pronounced in children with sensory processing issues who may be having trouble even before they arrive at the dentist's office. As such, the whole procedure builds up a lot more trust in the actions of dentists, potentially reducing possible difficulties with dental work in the child's future life.

Speed Matters Without Sacrificing Safety

Instead of several long visits to engage in a deep-cleaning effort, the Solea laser process only requires one short session to complete. Not only is the process easier to complete, but with computer-guided settings, the dentist can aim for only infected tissue. They do not need to worry about affecting healthy tissue with the laser and can quickly reach the end of an appointment.

The benefits of this increased speed include:

• Reduced time with the child's mouth uncomfortably open
• Less work time missed
• Returning the child to class on the same day
• Fewer instances of sore jaws

Key Solea Laser Benefits for Kids

The bacteria-killing wavelength of the Solea laser is intended to destroy pockets of pathogens, sterilizing them at the same time as removing infected tissue. As such, the destruction of bacterial colonies lowers the risk of post-operation reinfection. 

As the process doesn't need sutures or scalpels either, the makers of the laser boast that healing can often occur in as few as three or four days, rather than up to two weeks of discomfort like with surgery.

At the same time, the process is perfect for kids, who will often explore their mouth with their tongue after such a surgery. This cleaner result means they are not likely to irritate the area or accidentally pull out stitches. So, you can expect them to rarely need follow-up surgery for any reason.

Inside the Solea Laser Science

The Solea laser operates at a 9.3-micron wavelength. This specific setting allows it to be absorbed by two key materials:

• Hydroxyapatite
• Water

As these are especially prevalent in teeth and gums, the laser can affect the area especially well.

When working, the laser matches its effective depth to the size and shape of any pocket of bacteria, destroying the infected tissue while preserving other areas of the gum. The instant coagulation also helps to keep wounds closedand block the re-entry of bacteria while performing a cleaner cut that could often result in a rougher surface with a scalpel. The heat itself also disinfects as it goes, with the bacteria dying from the focused energy.

With short pulses of laser light, destroying pathogens without a focus of heat in one area, stopping any heat from spreading significantly to adjacent bone. You can have the assurance that your child's mouth will remain safe throughout the procedure.

Innovative Dental Care That Only Solea Provides

The Solea CO2 laser has been cleared for both hard and soft tissue, as well as for work on enamel. It allows a dentist to perform work on a range of different issues, and software updates mean that new procedures can be downloaded as they are developed by Solea researchers.

The device also uses a hands-free foot pedal to run. As such, the dentist can completely focus their hands on ensuring that your child's head is correctly positioned and that they focus the laser in the perfect place to offer the best results.

Similarly, several safety features exist in the device, including auto-shutdown if there is the potential for the laser interacting with an area it shouldn't. As such, you can have the assurance that the device is safe.

Healthy Gums Start Today With Dental Studio 4 Kids

Laser care from Solea allows you to stop the dangers of gum disease without needing to worry about the difficulties of surgical recovery. With shorter visits, a lower chance of discomfort, and a less disruptive process, you can incorporate Solea laser care into your daily plan more easily.



If your child needs gum disease treatment, Dental Studio 4 Kids can show you how they can use this pain-free dental treatment to help your child without the anxiety that usually comes with the dentist's chair. So, book an appointment to learn what your loved one needs today.