DEKA Laser Dentistry
Quieter nights and gentler tongue and lip tie care, using advanced CO₂ laser technology right here in Meridian.
Is Snoring Keeping Your Household Up at Night?
If your spouse is losing sleep over your snoring, QuietNite can help. This quick in-office laser treatment targets the soft palate, the tissue at the back of the mouth that often causes snoring.
Five Minutes in the Chair
Each appointment is short enough to schedule alongside your regular cleaning.
A Simple Treatment Plan
Most patients complete three to four visits, spaced about 30 days apart.
Comfortable
Sessions
Most patients feel little to no discomfort and can get back to their normal routine right after.
Works With Your Current Care
QuietNite complements oral appliances and the sleep care your physician prescribes. It does not replace them.
One Laser, Many Ways to Care for You
QuietNite laser session to help you snore less and sleep better
Tongue and lip tie care, from infants to adults
Soft tissue treatments the laser can perform
Laser Care That Feels Easier
At Whitestone Dental, our experienced team uses the DEKA CO₂ laser to treat soft tissue with precision and less bleeding than a traditional scalpel. The laser works gently at the surface while sealing small blood vessels as it goes, which means shorter visits and more comfortable healing. We focus this technology on two treatments that make a real difference in daily life: QuietNite for snoring, and frenectomies for tongue and lip ties.
Gentle Tongue and Lip Tie Release For Every Age
A tongue or lip tie happens when the tissue under the tongue or upper lip is too tight, limiting how it moves. Our team uses the DEKA laser to release it quickly and precisely, with less bleeding than a scalpel.
Nursing Infants
A tight tie can make latching difficult. A quick laser release may help your baby feed more comfortably.
Children
Releasing a restricted tongue or lip can support easier eating and clearer speech as your child grows.
Teenagers
A tight tongue can work against orthodontic progress. A laser release may help your teen’s smile stay on track.
Adults
It’s never too late. Adults with untreated ties can find relief when eating, speaking, and sleeping.
More Ways Our Laser can Help
Beyond snoring and tongue ties, the DEKA laser supports many everyday treatments. Our team will let you know during your exam if one of these is right for you.
Gum Disease Therapy:
Helps treat gingivitis and periodontal disease for healthier gums.
Gum
Contouring:
Reshapes the gumline for a more balanced, confident smile
Gum Depigmentation
Lightens dark spots or discoloration on the gums.
Canker Sore Relief
Treats painful mouth ulcers to help you feel better fast.
Cold Sore Treatment
Targets cold sores to ease discomfort and support healing.
Tooth Sensitivity Relief
Helps calm teeth that react to cold drinks or ice cream.
Fibroma Removal:
Removes small irritation bumps on the lip or tongue with little to no bleeding
More...
Have a question about another treatment? Ask our team at your next visit.
FAQs
Find answers to common questions about laser treatment and what to expect.
It is an advanced dental laser that uses focused light energy to treat soft tissue like the gums, tongue, and palate. It allows our team to work with precision and less bleeding than a traditional scalpel.
Yes, it can be part of your care. With QuietNite, our DEKA CO₂ laser treats the soft palate, the tissue that often relaxes at night and contributes to snoring and blocked airflow in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. This treatment works alongside your CPAP, oral appliance, or the sleep care your physician prescribes. It is not a replacement, so please keep using your current treatment as directed.
The tissue in your mouth is mostly water, and the CO₂ laser’s energy is absorbed by that water. This lets the laser work gently at the surface while sealing small blood vessels and nerve endings as it goes.
Laser treatment is associated with less discomfort and swelling than a traditional scalpel. For QuietNite, most patients feel little to no discomfort.
Yes. The laser is used for tongue and lip tie releases in patients of all ages, from nursing infants to adults. Our team will evaluate your child and explain every step before treatment.
Most laser treatments are quick. A QuietNite session takes about five minutes, and most patients complete three to four visits spaced about 30 days apart.
Because the laser seals tissue as it works, patients typically experience less bleeding and swelling afterward. Our team will give you clear aftercare instructions for your treatment.
The DEKA laser helps with many everyday treatments, from gum care to mouth sores. If it’s a good fit for you, we’ll discuss it during your exam.
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