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01Point Cook
Address220 Point Cook Road, Point Cook VIC 3030
Phone(03) 8338 1515
HoursMon–Sat 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Point Cook · Laser Dentistry
Laser dentistry in Point Cook
Laser dentistry treats teeth and gums with a focused beam of light, which for many procedures takes the place of the drill or scalpel. It is part of the care at Magical Smiles Point Cook, 220 Point Cook Road, where your dentist checks first whether a laser suits you. New patients are welcome.
A calmer chair
Less of the drill's whine and buzz
For many laser procedures the drill stays switched off, which helps nervous adults and kids settle in
Precise by design
Aimed only where treatment is needed
A fine beam lets your dentist work on the problem spot while sparing the healthy tooth and gum beside it
Healing, explained
A clear plan for afterwards
Before you head home you'll know how to eat, clean and rest, and when your review visit is booked
Worried about the dentist?
We go at your speed
Let us know what makes you uneasy. Each step is explained before it starts, and you can ask for a pause at any time
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Days a week open: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Laser treatments explained on this site, from cavities to snoring
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Point Cook dentists: Dr Rachna Yadav and Dr Amolak Deep
What feels different
What a laser changes about your visit
For a lot of people, the hard part of a dental visit is the noise, the numbing and the feeling of pressure. A laser gives your Point Cook dentist a different way to do some of that work, and many patients find the appointment easier to sit through as a result.
Laser dentistry works with light energy rather than a spinning bur. On a tooth, the beam can clear away decay a little at a time. On gum, it can trim or reshape soft tissue and seal small blood vessels as it goes, so there is often less bleeding and fewer stitches. The same approach is used for tongue and lip tie release, laser teeth whitening and easing sensitive teeth.
A laser is a tool, not the answer to everything. After examining your mouth, your dentist will tell you whether it fits your situation, and will say so plainly if a standard filling, clean or referral would serve you better. That conversation happens before any treatment is booked.
What patients tell us they value
- ✓Less drilling, so less noise and vibration
- ✓Some treatments need no numbing injection
- ✓Gum work often heals without stitches
- ✓Every step is explained before it happens
- ✓Review visits are booked as part of your plan
- ✓Suits many anxious adults and younger patients
Laser dentistry at Magical Smiles Point Cook
220 Point Cook Road · Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Treatments
Laser treatments at our Point Cook clinic
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Gum Health
Laser Gum Treatment
Laser-assisted periodontal therapy (LAPT) for gum disease. The laser helps clean deep, inflamed gum pockets, and a maintenance plan keeps them in check afterwards.
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Gum Health
Dual-wavelength laser periodontal therapy
Two laser wavelengths used one after the other on diseased gum pockets. Whether it suits you depends on how advanced the gum disease is.
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Fillings & Cavities
Laser Cavity Treatment
Decay cleared with light instead of a drill, where the cavity allows. Small fillings sometimes need no numbing at all.
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Root Canal
Laser Root Canal
Laser-activated rinsing helps clean the fine inner canals of an infected tooth during root canal treatment. Steps, risks and aftercare are covered first.
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Sleep & Snoring
Laser snoring treatment
A no-cut laser option for snoring, given as a short course of chair-side sessions. We check suitability first; results differ between people.
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Cosmetic
Laser Teeth Whitening
Light-activated whitening done in the chair. Teeth and gums are checked first so you know what shade change is realistic.
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Cosmetic
Gum Depigmentation
Lightens dark or patchy gum colour by removing the pigmented surface layer. Planned after an exam, with honest expectations.
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Cosmetic · Restorative
Laser Gum Lift
Reshapes an uneven or low gumline so more tooth shows when you smile. Often done in a single visit.
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Comfort
Tooth Desensitisation
Calms sharp twinges from cold, sweet or brushing by sealing exposed dentine. No drilling; the cause is checked first.
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Oral Surgery
Laser Oral Surgery
Soft-tissue procedures such as tongue-tie and lip-tie release (frenectomy) and gum trimming, with the beam sealing as it works.
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Implants
Peri-implantitis Treatment
Laser-assisted cleaning for gum and bone inflammation around a dental implant, after a careful check of the area.
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Restorative
Laser Ceramic Debonding
Loosens the bond under old ceramic veneers and some crowns so they can come off with less drilling of the tooth beneath.
How we work
What to expect from laser care with us
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An exam comes before any plan
We start with your teeth, your gums and the thing that brought you in. Only after that does your dentist suggest a treatment and explain what it involves.
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Laser only when it fits
If a conventional filling, clean or referral suits your mouth better, that is what we will recommend, along with the reason.
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Room for nerves
If you or your child feel anxious, say so when you book. We explain each step before it starts, check in as we go and stop whenever you ask.
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Easy to reach
Magical Smiles Point Cook is at 220 Point Cook Road, Point Cook VIC 3030, open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Phone (03) 8338 1515 to find a time.
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Costs explained first
Costs are explained before treatment starts. We accept most health funds with on-the-spot HICAPS claims, and offer Afterpay, Zip Pay, Humm and SuperCare for eligible patients.
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Follow-up that makes sense
Gum care and other laser treatments usually need a review. We book the visits you need, and tell you when you don't need another one.
Laser dentistry FAQs
Your laser questions, answered
Short answers to what Point Cook patients ask us most. Something else on your mind? Call (03) 8338 1515 and our team will help.
Sometimes. Some small cavities and several gum procedures can be treated with a laser and no drill, and some need no numbing. Deeper decay or larger fillings may still need both. Your dentist will tell you which applies after checking the tooth.
It often is, because there is less noise and vibration and sometimes no injection. We explain each step in plain words and let you set the pace. Your dentist confirms whether a laser suits the tooth or gum being treated.
This site covers laser gum therapy (LAPT), dual-wavelength periodontal therapy, cavity treatment, root canal irrigation, snoring treatment, teeth whitening, gum depigmentation, gum lifts, desensitisation, tongue and lip tie release, peri-implantitis care and ceramic debonding. Your dentist will tell you which of these suit your mouth.
Most patients describe it as comfortable. Some procedures need no anaesthetic, others still do, and some tenderness afterwards is normal for a few people. You'll know what to expect before we begin.
It varies. A laser filling takes about as long as a standard one, snoring treatment is a series of short sessions, and gum therapy depends on how many areas need care. Your dentist gives you the timing when your plan is made.
Your rebate depends on your fund, your level of cover and the item numbers on your quote. We accept most health funds with on-the-spot HICAPS claims, and you can ask for the item numbers on your quote to check with your fund first. Afterpay, Zip Pay, Humm and SuperCare are available to eligible patients.
Gentle laser energy is applied to the soft tissue at the back of the mouth over a few chair-side sessions, with no cutting. It aims to firm that tissue so it vibrates less. Results differ between people, and loud snoring can signal sleep apnoea, so your dentist checks suitability first.
Magical Smiles Point Cook offers laser dentistry at 220 Point Cook Road, Point Cook VIC 3030. We're open Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Phone (03) 8338 1515 or book online.
Talk to us about laser care in Point Cook
Book a visit at Magical Smiles Point Cook. Your dentist will examine the area, explain your options in plain language and let you know whether a laser is the right tool. You decide what happens next.
Further reading
- What Is Laser Dentistry? Uses, Limits and Risks
- Is Laser Dentistry Safe?
- Who Can Have Laser Dental Treatments?
Two longer reads from the Learning Centre: What Is Laser Dentistry and Who Can Have Laser Dental Treatments.