Dental lasers are used for a variety of treatment procedures. Dr. Hatcher knows which types of patient care are more suited to using a laser instead of alternative methods. With laser surgery, there is a reduced need for local anesthesia, bleeding is minimized, swelling is controlled, and there is usually little, if any, postoperative discomfort. Dr. Hatcher has invested in equipment and training experience to be able to bring you the many advantages of this exciting new technology.