Laser Dentistry

At Sala Family Dentistry we are proud to have the Waterlase. What is the Waterlase? It is a new technology that allows our trained dentists to use a laser to do many of the traditional dental procedures without the need of a shot or the use of the drill!

The Waterlase uses HYDROKINETIC technology to perform a variety of dental procedures, including cavity preparation, caries removal, tooth etching and a wide range of soft tissue (gum) procedures. The Waterlase laser system is a revolutionary new dental device that uses laser-energized water to cut teeth, bone and soft tissue. BIOLASE received FDA clearance to market the Waterlase system for use on hard tissue (teeth) on October 9, 1998, and we have been using this technology since 2001.

• The Waterlase emits a laser beam that energizes a highly precise spray of air and water.
• Water droplets absorb the laser energy and become laser-energized water particles that, when directed at the tooth, rapidly remove enamel, dentin and decay/caries. This allows us to treat you routinely without the shot! This new technology can be used to treat cold sores, and keep them from causing pain and the unsightful scabs that can appear on the lips. We are also able to remove gum tissue easily to reduce those "gummy smiles" and change the appearance of your smile.
• The Waterlase has changed the way our office practices dentistry. Only 4% of the dentists in the world are currently using this technology, and we at Sala Family Dentistry are leading the way in Northern Nevada. Our dentists have recently been asked by the makers of the Waterlase to teach other dentist how to use the laser at our office. Please call Sala Family Dentistry today to have your cavity, root canal, or cold sores taken care of with the use of the laser!


97% of patients who experience Waterlase treatment
would recommend it to their family and friends.

Richter 7 Survey



"I would definitely recommend it.  It was much easier than I thought it would be."
- S. Pruitt

"After having this procedure done with a Waterlase MD, I would never want to have another procedure done with your conventional drills, and knives, and sutures, and everything – there’s no need for it."
- M. Roybal

"Before, they would get me numb, they’d leave the room, and I’d be sitting there, waiting for myself to get numb, and then they’d come back. This, they started right up."
- T. Flagler

"I saw a Waterlase® dentist just this morning, after a seven-year absence from the dentist. I belong to an online community and happened to mention how much I despise the dentist. One woman had heard about the Waterlase® and suggested I look into it. I made an appointment and then paid the price for my procrastination--four cavities and one crown (for a horrendous root canal done previously--I've been walking around with a temporary crown for seven years!) Today I went in to have two of the cavities filled and the crown prepped. The dentist used the Waterlase® on both cavities and it was the procedure I've been waiting my whole life for!"
- S. Hogan

"You can just have your treatment done, no anticipation. So I do think it’s going to change how people feel about coming to the dentist."
- N. Seyler

"I just wanted to comment on the Waterlase®. I lost a crown (pin and all) and figured that the tooth couldn't be saved and I'd have a painful procedure to look forward to. My dentist recently purchased a Waterlase®, I noticed it as soon as I sat in the chair. He asked me if I was willing to have him use the Waterlase to cut back the soft gum tissue so he could reattach the crown. I have to say, even though he said he's only been using it for about 3 days, I had no pain beyond that I get from flossing. It was a wonderful experience and I should know, I've had extensive dental work performed over the last 10 years. I still can't believe I came out of today's visit without any pain or numbness. Thank you Biolase!"
- C. Stevens