Alveolitis (bone infection)

Anesthetic – used alone to replace or in conjunction to enhance the depth or profoundness of dental anesthetic

Aphthae ulcers (canker sores)

Bleeding – postoperative bleeding control

Caries – Used prior to drilling to PREVENT tooth hyperemia and postoperative pain

Dentitio dificlis – pain around the coronal tissue of either primary or permanent teeth

Endodontics – root canal – used to flush bacteria out of dentinal tubules and reduce pain associated with root canal

Extraction – used before and after to control bleeding, pain, and speed healing

Gingivitis (bleeding of the gums)

Herpes Zoster (cold sores)

Hypersensitive dentine - usually at gum line – many over the counter tooth pastes are sold with less benefit than LLLT

Implantology – reduces inflammation, speeds healing, reduces inflammation, and increases bone growth

Jaw fractures

Leukplakia (precancerous tissue)

Lingua geografica

Lip wounds

Mucositis associated with cancer medications

Nausea – used prior to taking impressions to prevent gagging

Nerve injury

Oedema (swelling)

Oral surgery

Orthodontics

Pain regardless of the cause

Pediatric dental treatment

Periodontics

Prosthetics – denture sores

Secondary dentin formation

TMJ/TMD (temporomandibular joint and associated muscle disorders)