What is laser dentistry?
Dental lasers use focused light energy to cut, reshape or disinfect tissue with exceptional precision. In soft-tissue applications, the laser simultaneously cuts and seals blood vessels — resulting in minimal bleeding, less trauma, no sutures in most cases, and significantly faster healing compared to traditional surgical techniques.
At Balaji's Best Dental, laser treatments are performed by Dr. Thirupati Sanigarapu, who specialises in laser-led restorative and cosmetic dentistry. We have an in-house laser unit — no referrals, no waiting, everything done at our clinic.
Laser treatments we offer
Gum contouring
Reshaping uneven or excessive gum tissue to create a balanced, symmetrical smile line — a common part of smile design procedures.
Gum disease treatment
Laser-assisted removal of infected tissue from gum pockets — more thorough disinfection than scaling alone, with less post-operative discomfort.
Frenectomy
Removal of an abnormal frenum (lip-tie or tongue-tie) — commonly needed in infants, children and adults with speech or feeding difficulties.
Gummy smile correction
Crown lengthening using laser to expose more tooth structure — often combined with veneers or crowns for a complete aesthetic result.
Abscess and lesion treatment
Laser drainage of abscesses and treatment of benign oral lesions — faster healing, sterile environment at the treatment site.
Adjunct laser whitening
Laser energy activates whitening gel for faster, more effective results — used alongside professional bleaching agents.
Advantages of laser over traditional surgery
Precision
Laser energy targets only the intended tissue. Surrounding healthy tissue is unaffected — critical in cosmetic and periodontal applications.
Minimal bleeding
The laser seals blood vessels as it cuts. Most soft-tissue procedures involve very little to no bleeding — making surgery easier to perform and recover from.
No sutures in most cases
Soft-tissue laser procedures typically don't require stitches — the laser seals the wound. Fewer post-operative care requirements.
Faster healing
Reduced trauma to tissue means the body heals faster. Patients typically return to normal activities the same day or the next day.
Reduced infection risk
Laser energy sterilises the treatment area as it works — lowering the risk of post-operative infection.
Who is this for?
- Patients needing gum reshaping as part of a smile makeover
- Anyone with a "gummy smile" — excessive gum tissue above the teeth
- Patients with gum disease who want a more thorough, less invasive treatment
- Infants or children with lip-tie or tongue-tie affecting feeding or speech
- Adults with a frenum restricting tongue mobility or causing a gap between front teeth
- Patients who want enhanced whitening results in a single session
Why choose Balaji's Best Dental?
In-house laser — no referrals
Our laser unit is on-site at the clinic. No waiting lists, no referrals to a specialist elsewhere. Laser treatment is integrated into your overall care.
Specialist laser surgeon
Dr. Thirupati Sanigarapu has 17 years of experience specifically in laser-led restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Not a generalist operating a laser unit.
Cosmetic integration
Laser gum work is co-ordinated with veneers, whitening or composite bonding — giving you a complete cosmetic result in the fewest possible visits.
Comfortable experience
Many laser soft-tissue procedures require only topical anaesthesia or no anaesthesia at all — making them accessible even for anxious patients.