Low Level Laser Therapy

What is a Low Level Laser?
The Low Level Laser, also known as Cold Laser or Soft Laser, produces a laser beam, which is healing to the body (as opposed to a Hot Laser, which is destructive). Cold Lasers promote rapid reduction of pain, accelerate healing time, and accelerate growth and repair. There are over 230 positive studies done by 81 universities from 37 different countries that show a success rate of from 80% to 95% when high intensity laser biostimulation is used on more than 24 different dental applications, including:

How does it work?
Photons, which are particles of electromagnetic energy, are emitted from the laser. These particles enter the tissues and are absorbed in the mitochondria, which are tiny structures within the substance of each individual cell. The energy is converted to chemical energy within the cell. The permeability of the cell membrane changes which in turn produces various physiological effects. These physiological changes affect a variety of cell types including macrophages, fibroblasts, endothelial cells and mast cells.

Through photonic (light) absorption, the laser light energy converts into chemical energy, which results in a cascade of events at a cellular level resulting in the following health benefits:

1. Promotes healing in many conditions because it increases the ATP (energy of cell) and activates enzymes in the targeted cells.
2. Growth factors respond within the cells and tissues as a result of increased ATP and protein synthesis.
3. Promotes DNA transcription and translation, thereby producing healthy cell proliferation
4. Relieves pain as a result of increased endorphin (our natural "pain killer" chemicals) release.
5. Strengthens the immune system response via increasing levels of lymphocyte activity.
6. Increases local microcirculation and enhances tissue regeneration.
7. Stimulates mitochondrial activity (The mitochondria are the little powerhouses within each and every cell. Their job is to produce the energy (ATP) we need to heal, and the energy that keeps us alive).
8. Increases serotonin (our natural "feel good" chemical).
9. Balances the immune system.

What is most exciting about this technology is that it promotes healing at a local site, produces no negative side effects, or effects in the rest of your body.

How long are the treatments?
Treatments can vary in time from seconds to minutes depending on the condition. Research studies show that there may be a dose dependent response, so it may be more effective to treat at lower doses at multiple intervals then to treat a single time with a high dose.

How long does the treatment last?
A treatment plan may vary, depending on the condition. For instance, an acute soft tissue injury or open wound may require multiple short treatments initially, and then the interval between treatments will lengthen as the condition improves.

Cold Laser Therapy is an advanced technology with boundless uses. This therapy is totally safe for both the doctor and the patient without any negative side effects. And, the Cold Laser can be used with practically any kind of -itis or -osis you could think of. We look forward to finding out how it may help you.