Solea: Anxiety-Free Laser Dentistry NYC

Removing barriers to high-quality dental care

Centre Dental has always been patient-centered and technology-driven. Acquiring the Solea all-tissue laser is another step to remove barriers to receiving high-quality dental care.

Solea is the first CO₂ dental laser system that delivers virtually painless procedures for teeth, gums or bones — from simple cavities to complex surgeries. It's fast, precise, and reliably anesthesia-free for any cavity prep and blood-free and suture-free for most soft-tissue surgeries. With Solea, dental-phobic patients can finally receive care.

Anesthesia-free cavity treatment

Solea vaporizes decayed tooth structure and soft tissue at up to 10,000 pulses per second — believed to overwhelm pain receptors, preventing pain signals from reaching the brain. The analgesic effect allows dental work without needles, numbness or pain. It makes cavity prep more conservative (removing only damaged structure) and can sterilize undamaged tooth structure while stimulating pulp regeneration.

Injection-free soft tissue procedures

By virtually eliminating bleeding, sutures and post-operative pain, Solea handles gingivectomies, frenectomies, flapless crown lengthening, apicoectomy, operculectomy and tumor removal. It's also excellent for treating canker sores.

We use Solea for implant recovery (second-stage surgery) anesthesia-free. Using Solea, we can develop implant emergence instantly without waiting weeks for gum healing. In conjunction with Cerec CAD-CAM, implant second-stage surgery and final crown can be done in one visit — no pain, bleeding or injections. Great value for long-distance patients.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Solea® is like Adobe Photoshop® for soft tissue. The laser ablates tissue with minimal bleeding, creating clean, precisely carved margins. Like a magic eraser, Solea enables quick, easy tissue sculpting. Esthetic gingivectomy in minutes without injections. Combined with Cerec AI, crowns and veneers get perfect fit and seal for beautiful long-term smile enhancement.

Solea Protect prevents enamel mineral loss

Fight mineral loss with Solea® Protect

Solea® Protect reduces mineral loss in dental enamel, protecting teeth against acid and caries. Studies show fluoride + Solea Protect reduces mineral loss 6× more than fluoride alone. The only FDA-cleared laser to aid reduction of enamel mineral loss — heating the surface gently to remove carbonate impurities within hydroxyapatite, creating a strong crystal-like structure more resistant to decay.

Prevents tooth decay
Fights enamel erosion
Strengthens enamel

Solea Snore Therapy

Solea® Sleep gently tightens tissue in your soft palate and reduces vibrations that cause snoring. Non-surgical laser treatment with no recovery time and immediate relief — virtually painless and completed in minutes. Many patients say their airway feels more open immediately after. Learn more about Solea Sleep →

Why choose Dr. Shi?

Dr. Shi received professional surgical training at Columbia University, Hackensack Medical Center and New York University.

He has been performing minimally invasive procedures for many years. Many patients are very satisfied with Dr. Shi's treatment and also recommend their friends and family.

Dr. Shi's methods are minimally invasive, efficient, with small wounds and quick recovery.

Solea: Anxiety-Free Laser Dentistry