No More Numbing or Pain for Fillings & Gum Treatment
What is the Solea Laser?
Solea (pronounced “So-lay-ah”) is a revolutionary advancement in dentistry, designed to provide patients with a virtually painless experience. In fact, Solea has become the number one selling device in laser dentistry and is now available at the offices of Lakefront Family Dentistry.
Lakefront Family Dentistry serves all of Southern California residents, which includes the Riverside and San Diego counties. Dr. Mark Phillipe and Dr. Derek Hauser are prominent figures in the dental profession, with trusted and beautiful smile transformations using their in-house lab using CEREC technology for same-day crowns and veneers.
Is Solea Ideal for Children?
Solea is safe for your children as well as adults; and it works in the same manner for both.
Dr. Mark Phillipe, DDS, and Nilla, Our Dental Therapy Dog and a Happy Patient!Children are often fearful due to the numbing experience and dentist visits overall. Since the need for this process is removed using the Solea laser, younger patients can relax and get the treatments they need (and often, multiple treatments in one visit). Best of all, children can eat and drink immediately after services have been rendered, which is always an added benefit.
Of course, they also have the added benefit of Lakefront Family Dentistry’s amazing and gentle therapy dog named Stella during their visit!
Proper dental health starts at a very young age. Solea can get your children off to a great start. In case you’re wondering, Solea is also safe to use if you’re pregnant or nursing.
What Are the Professionals Saying?
The presence of Solea at Lakefront Family Dentistry has the practice excited about the possibilities and pain-free solution for patients with services including fillings and gum treatments.
"We are 1 of less than 700 dentists in the USA with one of these lasers! There are 160,000 dentists in the country. We have one of the first Generation 3 lasers. This thing is going to transform dentistry for thousands of patients," says Dr. Hauser.
Solea Laser is Finally Available Near You
At some point, we’ve all been fearful of visiting the dentist. Some people even postpone critical dental treatments and important checkups, despite the associated risks. In the end, we’re left with declining dental health that increases in cost with each passing year. If this sounds like you, say goodbye to fear and hello to a healthier, pain-free smile with Solea.
How Does the Solea Laser Technology Work?
In typical dental situations, a patient arrives at the office and is prepped for a procedure with a numbing element and/or anesthesia. Once the patient is numb, the procedure begins, targeting the tooth or surrounding soft tissue. Patients are often limited by the number of areas that can be treated (e.g., in a deep scaling where only 2 of the 4 quadrants are treated). The return visit repeats all the elements and the cycle continues.
With Solea, the above process is eliminated. Instead, the dentist allows the device to sculpt and repair the damaged areas—placing the patient completely at ease and without numbing required. The procedures are faster and pain free. What more could a dental patient ask for from their trusted dentist?
What Kinds of Dental Issues Can Solea Treat?
Solea can treat different types of dental issues, ranging from something as simple as filling a cavity to a gingivectomy. Dr. Phillipe and Dr. Hauser can use any number of settings on the device to treat your specific issue with accurate laser precision. Some patients have even stated they didn’t even hear the device during their treatment and are surprised the procedures are completed so quickly.
COMFORT YOU CAN FEEL FROM THE FIRST APPOINTMENT
At Lakefront Family Dentistry, we believe modern care should feel as good as it looks. That's why we invested in Solea, an advanced dental laser that takes the place of the traditional drill for most of the procedures we perform. The majority of our patients skip the numbing shots entirely, never hear that familiar high-pitched whir, and leave our Lake Elsinore office without that lingering numb-lip feeling afterward. We brought Solea into our practice because we genuinely love seeing our patients smile, and dental visits should be something you actually look forward to.
WHAT IS THE SOLEA LASER EXACTLY?
Solea is the first CO₂ dental laser cleared by the FDA for both hard and soft tissue procedures, meaning it can treat teeth, gums, and bone with equal precision. It was developed in Boston, Massachusetts by Convergent Dental, drawing on research conducted at the University of California School of Dentistry. What sets it apart is the wavelength itself, finely tuned and computer-guided to deliver virtually pain-free treatment across a wide range of procedures, from simple cavity fillings to more complex oral surgeries. Most of our patients tell Dr. Phillipe and Dr. Hauser they can hardly believe they were just at the dentist.
If a patient needs repair to their gums or an underlying dental issue at the root of a tooth, both experienced dentists are now able to carefully target and treat those areas without the need to cause extensive damage to the tooth. This not only means less pain, but a speedier recovery for patients with minimal downtime.
How Else Can the Solea Laser Help Me?
There are only so many hours in a day, and the one thing there is never enough of is time. Given Solea’s efficiency, the doctors can accomplish more within each dental, which means you can complete your check-up or treatment sooner and with fewer visits.
Our doctors can complete almost three times the number of cases (compared to traditional treatment methods), which means your favorite dentist can work smarter and not necessarily harder. In short, Solea is a win-win situation for both patients and dental professionals alike. What’s not to love?
Visit Lakefront Dentistry and Experience the Solea Laser for Yourself
The team at Lakefront Family Dentistry is ready to provide patients with the ultimate experience in dental healthcare and help transform how patients view their next trip to the dentist! In addition to an amazing experience backed by one of the greatest inventions in modern dental history, you can expect to be greeted by a professional, friendly staff and beautiful Nilla and Trish.
Our dental therapy dogs are here to provide patients with love, comfort and emotional support during dental visits. They both alleviate anxiety for children and adults alike and make trips fun and more relaxing.
New patients will receive a full and comprehensive evaluation, addressing any dental challenges they may have, as well as obtain a comprehensive treatment plan that maximizes the use of every available piece of technology Lakefront Family Dentistry has at their private practice. This includes the latest in digital x-rays with their amazing Orthophos 3D technology. This ensures patients will not only have a rewarding experience, but they will be certain each treatment plan is accurate and fully customized to best treat their needs.
The wave of the future in dental treatment is here. Catch the wave and join the best dentists in Lake Elsinore at Lakefront Family Dentistry as we embark upon a new journey. We also offer frenectomy procedures for infants and adults.
If you’re in Southern California, contact our dental office in Lake Elsinore today by calling (951) 244-9495 to schedule a consultation or make an appointment through the website anytime. Experience the convenience and ingenuity of Solea for yourself. You’ll be amazed at the difference!
What Patients Say About the Solea Laser at Lakefront Family Dentistry
Patients who have experienced the Solea laser at Lakefront Family Dentistry consistently describe it as a turning point in how they feel about dental care. One patient shared that it was the first time they ever experienced zero pain during a dental procedure, crediting Dr. Hauser and Dr. Phillipe's precision and the advanced laser technology for completely eliminating the anxiety they had carried for years. Another long-time patient noted that they used to avoid the dentist entirely out of fear, but after discovering Lakefront and the Solea laser, they now attend regular appointments because the team understands their anxiety and does everything possible to keep them comfortable.
Parents also praise how the Solea laser has transformed dental visits for their children, noting that kids who were previously terrified of the drill now sit calmly through cavity fillings with no numbing shots and no tears. Reviewers frequently mention that having therapy dogs Stella and Nilla in the office alongside the pain-free Solea experience makes Lakefront Family Dentistry the only practice where their children actually look forward to going. With over 1,000 five-star reviews across Google, Yelp, and Facebook, and as one of fewer than 700 dental practices in the United States equipped with the Solea laser, Dr. Derek Hauser and Dr. Mark Phillipe continue to set the standard for comfortable, technology-driven dental care in Lake Elsinore and the greater Inland Empire.
Based on verified patient reviews from Google, Yelp, and Facebook.