Carter Sledge Family Dentistry uses multiple laser technologies to tailor care to specific patient needs. One of those lasers is the Diode laser. The Diode laser can be used in oral surgery procedures that demand the removal of soft tissue. Typical diode procedures include frenectomy, gingivectomy, gingival sculpting, and subgingival curettage. Treatment with the diode laser offers many advantages including reduced discomfort, reduced recovery swelling, and an eradicated need for stitches or sutures.