Solea Dental Laser
An all-tissue dental laser that lets many procedures be completed with less drilling, noise and vibration — and, where clinically appropriate, without anesthetic.
The Solea laser treats both hard and soft tissue using a precisely controlled beam of light rather than a rotating bur. For suitable procedures this removes the vibration and much of the sound patients associate with the dental drill.
Where clinically appropriate, treatment can often be completed without local anesthetic — which means no numb lip for the rest of the day and, in many cases, several small fillings completed in one appointment.
What it means for you
Less drilling
Light-based cutting replaces the rotating bur for many hard-tissue procedures.
Quieter treatment
Without the high-pitched drill sound, appointments feel calmer — particularly for anxious patients and children.
Often anesthetic-free
Many suitable procedures can be completed without an injection. Your dentist will tell you when anesthetic is still needed.
Soft-tissue precision
The laser can also be used for certain gum procedures with good control of the treatment site.
In the chair
- Your dentist confirms whether laser treatment is appropriate for your specific case.
- You will hear a light tapping or misting sound rather than a drill.
- Anesthetic is still used when the clinical situation calls for it.
Questions
What is Solea laser dentistry?
Solea is an all-tissue dental laser that uses a precisely controlled beam of light instead of a rotating drill for many hard- and soft-tissue procedures. It reduces noise and vibration and, for suitable treatments, can often be used without anesthetic.
Does laser dentistry hurt?
Most patients report that laser treatment feels comfortable, and many suitable procedures are completed without an injection. If anesthetic is needed for your case, your dentist will say so before starting.
Can the laser be used for everything?
No. The laser suits many procedures but not all of them. Your dentist will recommend it only where it is clinically appropriate.