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Laser Dentistry | Gentle Dentistry

Laser Dentistry | Gentle Dentistry | The acronym L.A.S.E.R stands for. Light amplification by the stimulated emission of radiation.

Many forms of lasers exist, some harmless like a laser pointer, while others can cause instant blindness if it was to shine into your eyes. In my practice I have 2 lasers, a diode 940 nm laser and a Waterlaser. They have numerous applications like any soft tissue surgery, bleaching, depigmentation, biopsies, disinfection, endodontic procedures, promoting healing and so much more. I can also perform some of the minimally invasive treatment modalities on the hard tissue. Lasers has brought a whole new dimension to modern dentistry and I really enjoy using mine to offer another treatment option to my patients.

Before Laser and composite to create normal size lateral incisors

After Laser and composite to create normal size lateral incisors

Use of laser and composite to create normal size lateral incisors

Laser dentistry

Conservative dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry

Prosthodontic dentistry

Endodontic dentistry

Implant dentistry

Orthodontic dentistry

Paediatric dentistry

Maxillofacial dentistry

Periodontal dentistry

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Endodontic Conference

by Kloof Dentist | June 7, 2022 | Dr J Francois Coetzee, Dentist in Durban, Dentist Near Me, Dr Coetzee, Durban Dentist, Featured | 0 Comments

Endodontic Conference In order to provide you, the valued client, with cutting edge quality dental care, Dr Coetzee regularly attends refresher courses and conferences. Here Dr Coetzee is seen with Dr Riccardo Tonini, a Style Italiano Endodontic Gold member who...

An Interesting Case of Amelogenesis

by Kloof Dentist | November 23, 2023 | Durban Dentist, Gentle Dental Care, Minimally Invasive Treatment | 0 Comments

This youngster arrived at my surgery with the complaint of being ruthlessly teased by his peers and on the eve of going to high school he was eager to have something done that would give him a chance for a normal hit school experience.Examination revealed a condition...

Easing Dental Fear -The Importance of Dentist-Patient Communication

by Kloof Dentist | November 6, 2023 | Durban Dentist, Gentle Dental Care | 0 Comments

Easing Dental Fear - The Importance of Dentist-Patient Communication Are you one of the many people who feel anxious or fearful about visiting the dentist? You're not alone. Dental fear is a common issue that affects millions of individuals worldwide. However, the...

Dental Implants Cost Durban

by Kloof Dentist | August 17, 2022 | Dental Advice, Durban Dentist | 0 Comments

Dental Implants Cost Durban What Are Dental Implants? In simplistic terms, a dental implant is an artificial tooth root that replaces the natural tooth root.

Implants vs Dentures

by Kloof Dentist | June 7, 2022 | Dental Advice, Gentle Dental Care | 0 Comments

Implants vs Dentures Don’t let missing teeth limit your life. Missing teeth can affect your overall oral health and make it difficult to eat, talk andsmile with confidence. Dr Coetzee offers both dentures and dental implants toreplace missing teeth. What are Dentures?...

Veneers for Teeth … What are Dental Veneers?

by Kloof Dentist | February 10, 2022 | Dentist in Durban, Durban Dentist, Gentle Dental Care, Kloof Dentist | 0 Comments

Veneers for Teeth … What are Dental Veneers? Dental veneers (aka veneers for teeth) (sometimes called porcelain veneers) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-coloured materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance.These shells...

How to brush your teeth properly

by Kloof Dentist | October 18, 2021 | Durban Dentist, Dental Advice, Gentle Dental Care, Gentle Dentist, Kloof Dentist | 0 Comments

How to brush your teeth properly It is important to know how to brush your teeth as part of your daily dental care routine. Here are a few tips to maintain a healthy smile: Brush your teeth twice daily with a soft-bristled brush. Brushes should be sized and shaped to...

Oral Health

by Kloof Dentist | May 19, 2021 | Kloof Dentist, Dental Advice, Gentle Dental Care | 0 Comments

Oral Health What is Oral Health? A person's oral health involves their teeth, gums, and the entire oral-facial system that allows them to smile, speak, and chew. Our oral health is affected by a number of diseases, including cavities (tooth decay), gum disease...

Minimally Invasive Dental Treatment | Trusted Technology | 1st Choice

by Kloof Dentist | October 2, 2020 | Minimally Invasive Treatment, Dental Advice, Dental Treatments, Gentle Dental Care | 0 Comments

Minimally invasive dental treatment | Durban Kloof Dentist | Dr J. Francois Coetzee Minimally invasive dental treatment has become a buzz word among dental colleagues over the last 10 years. Less is Better | Minimally invasive dental treatment With the advancement in...

Endodontic Dentistry Kloof Dentist

by Kloof Dentist | August 14, 2020 | Dental Advice, Dentist Near Me, Gentle Dental Care, Gentle Dentist, Kloof Dentist | 1 Comment

This is basically what we do when a tooth’s nerve got damaged or infected in some way and must be removed in order to save the tooth, or to clear-up an abscess. It’s the dreaded” root canal treatment”

One year follow up of a rehab with gumprofiling

by Kloof Dentist | July 16, 2025 | Treatment Stories, Case Studies | 0 Comments

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Composite Restoration

by Kloof Dentist | September 22, 2023 | Case Studies | 0 Comments

Composite Restoration This sweet elderly lady arrived at my practice with a broken front tooth and a downcast spirit. ” I have a broken tooth, a pensioner’s wallet, and I’m too embarrassed to go out in public. Please can you help me?” For very little cost, we restored...

A 2-year follow-up of a partial rehabilitation

by Kloof Dentist | July 12, 2022 | Case Studies, Featured, Laser Dentistry, Treatment Stories | 0 Comments

This gentleman arrived at my surgery with the complaint of a failed occlusion. After we did a full examination, I proposed a comprehensive wholistic solution to restore his occlusal function and aesthetics. This included a few root canal therapies, the restoration of...

Closing Unwanted Gaps between permanent front teeth

by Kloof Dentist | June 7, 2022 | Dentist in Durban, Dental Treatments, Dr J Francois Coetzee, Laser Dentistry, Treatment Stories | 0 Comments

Closing unwanted gaps between permanent front teeth. Photos: 1) Pre-op showing gaps between front teeth2) Small lateral incisor on the right3) Small lateral incisor on the left 4) Gap between central incisors closed with composite resin, totallynon-invasive with no...

Teeth Whitening Durban

by Kloof Dentist | January 14, 2023 | Dental Treatments | 0 Comments

What Are The Benefits Of A Teeth Whitening Treatment? If you're looking for a trusted and safe way to brighten up your smile, then our teeth whitening treatment might just be what you need. We offer a range of different teeth whitening treatments at our clinic in...

A 2-year follow-up of a partial rehabilitation

by Kloof Dentist | July 12, 2022 | Case Studies, Featured, Laser Dentistry, Treatment Stories | 0 Comments

Closing Unwanted Gaps between permanent front teeth

by Kloof Dentist | June 7, 2022 | Dentist in Durban, Dental Treatments, Dr J Francois Coetzee, Laser Dentistry, Treatment Stories | 0 Comments

Clear Aligners

by Kloof Dentist | April 11, 2022 | Dental Treatments, Gentle Dentist, Kloof Dentist | 0 Comments

Clear Aligners What are clear aligners? (also called Clear Orthodontic Aligners) Clear Aligners are the perfect solution for the correction of crowding or protrusion of the front teeth within specific parameters. They are efficient, less painful, and very easy to...

Tongue-tie in Babies

by Kloof Dentist | May 11, 2021 | Dental Treatments, Dentist in Durban, Gentle Dentist, Kloof Dentist, Laser Dentistry | 0 Comments

Tongue-tie in Babies Tongue-tie in babies (ankyloglossia) is a condition that restricts the tongue’s range of motion from birth.Usually, the lingual frenulum separates before birth, allowing the tongue free range to move. With a tongue-tie, the lingual frenulum...

Laser Treatment for Gum Pigmentation

by Kloof Dentist | February 23, 2021 | Laser Dentistry, Dental Treatments, Kloof Dentist | 0 Comments

Laser Treatment for Gum Pigmentation These photos are a beautiful example of what can be done with the soft tissue Waterlase. This lovely young lady was keen to have the gum pigmentation removed. The treatment required a 45 min appointment. At this appointment we used...