Is laser gum treatment painful?

Most patients report significantly less discomfort compared to traditional scalpel-based gum treatment. The laser seals nerve endings and blood vessels as it works, which minimizes pain and reduces bleeding during and after the procedure.

Does dental insurance cover laser dentistry?

Coverage depends on the specific procedure and your plan. Many insurance providers, including Delta Dental, Cigna, and MetLife, may cover laser treatments when they are deemed medically necessary. Our team will verify your benefits and discuss any out-of-pocket costs before your appointment.

How long does a soft tissue laser procedure take?

Most soft tissue laser procedures are completed in a single appointment lasting 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the extent of treatment. More complex cases may require additional time, but you can expect to return to your regular routine the same day.

What happens if I skip treatment for gum or soft tissue issues?

Untreated gum disease can progress from gingivitis to periodontitis, causing gum recession, bone loss, and eventually tooth loss. Soft tissue irregularities like excess gum tissue or lesions may also worsen over time, potentially requiring more invasive surgical intervention later. Early laser treatment helps preserve your oral health with minimal disruption.

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Laser Dentistry in New Orleans

A gentler way to treat your gums and soft tissue. At Gleem Dental in Lakeview, our dental lasers let us recontour, heal, and treat with remarkable precision — often with no scalpel, no sutures, and a faster, more comfortable recovery. New patients are always welcome, and no referral is needed.

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Minimally Invasive

Often No Scalpel Or Sutures

Faster, Comfortable Healing

No Referrals Needed

◦ Precision Meets Comfort

Modern care,
gentler results.

Dental lasers use focused light energy to treat soft tissue with extraordinary accuracy. For many procedures, that means less bleeding, faster healing, and a calmer experience than traditional surgery.

How It Works

Treatment Without the Blade

A soft-tissue laser delivers concentrated light that gently removes or reshapes tissue while sealing blood vessels and nerve endings as it works. The result is minimal bleeding, reduced swelling, and often no need for scalpels, sutures, or heavy anesthesia.

Why Patients Prefer It:

Less bleeding and swelling during and after treatment
Often no scalpel, no sutures, and minimal anesthesia
Faster, more comfortable healing with fewer restrictions

What We Treat

A Range of Soft-Tissue Needs

From reshaping an uneven gumline to treating gum disease and easing painful sores, dental lasers handle a wide variety of soft-tissue concerns — often in a single, comfortable visit right here in our office.

Common Laser Treatments:

Gum recontouring and gummy smile correction
Treating gum disease and frenectomy (releasing tight tissue)
Relief for cold sores and canker sores, plus biopsies

◦ Compare the Difference

Laser vs.
Traditional Surgery.

Not every case calls for a laser, but where it fits, the experience is noticeably gentler. Dr. Greene will recommend the approach that's safest and most effective for you.

Feature	Laser Treatment	Traditional Surgery
Incisions	Precise light energy, often no scalpel	Scalpel and cutting instruments
Bleeding	Minimal — the laser seals as it works	More bleeding, may require packing
Sutures	Frequently none needed	Stitches often required
Anesthesia	Minimal, sometimes none for soft tissue	Local anesthetic typically required
Recovery	Faster healing, less post-op soreness	Longer, sometimes more uncomfortable

◦ The Gleem Difference

Why patients choose laser care at Gleem.

Advanced technology in gentle hands. Here's what sets our laser dentistry apart.

Gentler By Design.

Soft-tissue lasers work without a blade, so most treatments mean less bleeding, less swelling, and often little or no anesthesia.

01 / COMFORT

Exactly Where It's Needed.

Laser energy targets tissue with pinpoint accuracy, preserving healthy areas and giving Dr. Greene remarkable control over every result.

02 / PRECISION

Back to Life, Faster.

Because the laser seals as it works, healing is typically quicker and more comfortable — with fewer restrictions after your visit.

03 / RECOVERY

◦ Meet the doctor

An artist's eye.
A clinician's precision.

Dr. Caylin Greene earned her DDS from Howard University College of Dentistry in 2016 and brings more than 10 years of experience to her patients. In 2025 she founded Gleem to bring elevated, comprehensive cosmetic care to Lakeview — with advanced training in Invisalign and a quiet obsession with proportion, light, and facial harmony.

Education

Howard University, DDS

Experience

10+ years

Specialties

Invisalign · Cosmetic

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Founder

Dr. Caylin Greene,
DDS

◦ Your Visit

What to expect with laser treatment.

From consultation to easy aftercare, here's how a laser treatment unfolds at Gleem.

Consultation

Dr. Greene evaluates your gums and soft tissue, discusses your goals, and confirms whether laser treatment is the right approach for you.

Prep & Comfort

We prepare the area and, if needed, apply minimal local anesthetic. Many soft-tissue laser treatments require little to none at all.

Laser Treatment

Using precise light energy, we gently recontour, treat, or release tissue — sealing as we go for minimal bleeding and no scalpel.

Easy Aftercare

We review simple aftercare, and most patients return to normal activities quickly with far less soreness than traditional surgery.

◦ Frequently asked

Questions,
answered.

Is laser dentistry safe?

Yes. Dental lasers are a well-established, FDA-cleared technology used for a range of soft-tissue procedures. Dr. Greene is trained in their safe use, and treatments are precise, controlled, and gentle on surrounding healthy tissue.

Does laser treatment hurt?

Most patients find soft-tissue laser treatment more comfortable than traditional surgery. Because the laser seals nerve endings and blood vessels as it works, there's typically minimal bleeding and less post-operative soreness — often with little or no anesthesia needed.

What can laser dentistry treat?

Soft-tissue lasers are used for gum recontouring and gummy smile correction, treating gum disease, frenectomies, relief of cold sores and canker sores, and soft-tissue biopsies. If you're interested in reshaping your gumline for aesthetics, ask about our cosmetic dentistry options.

How long does recovery take?

Recovery is usually faster than with conventional surgery. Since there's often no incision or sutures, most patients experience minimal swelling and can resume normal activities quickly. We'll give you simple aftercare instructions tailored to your treatment.

Do you accept insurance for laser dentistry?

Coverage depends on the specific procedure and your plan. Many laser treatments that address gum disease or oral health are eligible for benefits. We'll verify your coverage in advance and offer flexible options for patients without insurance. See our Insurance & Financing page for details.

◦ Begin

Dentistry that's
designed around you.

Whether it's a routine cleaning or a complete Invisalign journey, your first visit is the easy part. We'll handle the rest.

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