Laser Dentistry for Kids in Vineland, NJ

Using a special laser designed just for dentistry enables Dr. Bristol-Mártir to offer soft and hard tissue treatment without the need for drills or scalpels. This laser is used to remove decayed tissue from your child’s tooth without the noise and vibration of a dentist’s drill. It can also be used for soft tissue surgery. For example, it can be used to perform a frenectomy,  an oral surgery procedure, to correct your child’s tongue-tie.

Because correcting a cavity with a laser causes your child little to no discomfort, Dr. Bristol-Mártir can often avoid using anesthetics before this procedure. 

There is very little trauma when a laser is used to remove the decayed part of your child’s tooth. When it is used to treat soft tissue, there is very often no need for sutures afterward. Because of this minimal trauma, it may be possible to provide your child with further treatment in multiple areas of the mouth, all in one visit.

What Conditions Can Be Treated with Laser Dentistry?

Laser dentistry can address a variety of dental issues in children, including:

• Cavity Treatment: Lasers can precisely remove decayed tissue, making cavity treatment less invasive.
• Frenectomies: For children with tongue-tie or lip-tie, laser frenectomy offers a quick and minimally painful solution.
• Gingival Issues: Lasers can treat gingivitis and other gum related issues by reducing bacteria and promoting healthy tissue growth.
• Lesion Removal: Soft tissue lasers can be used to remove benign oral growths or lesions.
• Tooth Sensitivity: Lasers can seal tubules on the root of the tooth to reduce sensitivity.

About Dr. Brendaliz Bristol-Mártir

Dr. Brendaliz Bristol-Mártir, an accomplished pediatric dentist, is the heart of our practice. After earning her doctorate in general dentistry from the School of Dentistry, University of Puerto Rico, Dr. Bristol did a general practice residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. She then returned to Puerto Rico, where she completed a second post-doctoral program in pediatric dentistry. During her pediatric dental residency, Dr. Bristol was the chief resident and worked in many different areas in the hospital, including the operating room, emergency room, anesthesia department, internal medicine department, orthodontic department and dental clinic.

She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentists, and she is also an active member in many leading dental organizations, such as the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists, New Jersey Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association. She actively attends continuing education seminars to stay up-to-date with new dental techniques so she can better treat her patients and family.

In her free time, Dr. Bristol attends church and spends time with her family and friends. She plays the clarinet, likes to read and enjoys listening to Christian music.