If the sound of the dental drill or the needle pinch keeps you from the dentist’s chair, now you have nothing to fear! At Common Sense Family Dentistry, our dentist, Dr. Scott Stucki, and team use the Solea® laser, an advanced dental technology that can replace the needle, drill, and scalpel during your dental appointment.

The Solea dental laser can be used on hard (enamel and dentin), soft (gums), and osseous (bone) tissue without the need for anesthesia in most cases. It also cuts down on your time in the dental chair, meaning you will have minimal downtime and numbness after your appointment. Call us today at (435) 319-8992 to see how laser dentistry in St. George, Utah, can benefit you today!

The Solea laser is an advanced, all-tissue dental laser designed by Convergent Dental. It is a computer-aided CO2 laser system designed to improve and enhance treatments. It helps our dentist perform procedures with greater ease, and our patients enjoy a more comfortable experience.

The Solea laser is specially designed to be used in a wide range of treatments, including soft tissue, hard tissue, and bone procedures. It uses a unique variable-speed foot pedal to cut through all types of oral tissue with great precision, accuracy, and speed. This laser also uses an advanced wavelength and computer controls to make your treatment more comfortable. When you receive a treatment performed with the Solea dental laser, you can count on it being anesthesia-, blood-, suture- and virtually sensation-free.

Laser Dentistry Testimonial Video

Speaker 1: Hi, I’m Elisa, and I’m here with Amy. Amy, thank you for joining me.
Speaker 2: Absolutely. Thanks for having me.
Speaker 1: I understand that you just had a filling done utilizing the laser from Common Sense Family Dentistry.
Speaker 2: Elisa, it is a game changer. I’m so excited to tell you all about it today.
Speaker 1: What makes the laser different than doing it without a laser?
Speaker 2: Okay. Hands down. There’s no shots required. And another favorite thing was I left the dentist’s office with my mouth, not even numb, so I went to eat. Right. I’m not so sure I was allowed to eat right after, but I did.
Speaker 1: So was there any pain? You say there was no shots, that you didn’t have to be numb, but did you experience pain?
Speaker 2: Absolutely no pain. It was painless. When I say that, it was amazing. All I felt was the water and the suction tool. That was it.
Speaker 1: What about the sound, because I know usually that sound of the drill is so grading.
Speaker 2: No Sound
Speaker 1: Timing-wise, does it take the same amount of time? Is it, what’s that like?
Speaker 2: The prep for getting a shot and having it numb was gone. So I was out and literally half the time.
Speaker 1: Wow.
Speaker 2: In fact, when I got done, I’m like, I’m done already. It was that quick. That sounds Speaker 1: Amazing. Well, Amy, based on your experience, it sounds like you are not surprised that Dr. Stucki with Common Sense Family Dentistry has won best dentist in Southern Utah for the second year in a row.
Speaker 2: And well deserved. Seriously. He has been by far my favorite dentist ever, and I don’t say that lightly because I hated going to the dentist before Dr. Stuckei. There’s just something about him, something different. He makes you feel so comfortable. I never felt judged. I just have loved my experience for many years now.
Speaker 1: So it sounds like your experience was amazing. Would you recommend Dr. Stucki and the laser to others?
Speaker 2: Hands down. The new laser technology is a game changer for anyone and everyone. I would totally recommend Dr. Stucki at Common Sense Family Dentistry. He’s my dentist and it just makes sense.


Benefits of the Solea laser include:

  • Enhanced comfort – Procedures performed with the Solea laser are so comfortable that they almost never require the use of anesthesia.
  • Faster treatment – This laser uses a unique wavelength that operates faster and more quietly than other lasers, reducing your time in the dental chair.
  • Greater precision – The Solea laser gives our dentist greater control, making it easy to perform procedures that are highly accurate and effective.
  • Multi-quadrant treatment – Because the Solea laser can perform treatments quickly and effectively, our dentist can treat all the affected areas of your mouth at once rather than needing multiple visits to our office to focus on each specific area of your mouth.
Patient testimonial 1

I had a cavity field that Dr. Stooky is off today, and they use the laser, and I didn’t have to get numbed, and it was painless.


Scott Stukci - Laser Dentistry Testimonial 2

Five years ago, I changed dentist and came to Dr. Stucki’s office. The best decision we ever made, wonderful dentist, and the whole staff is great. Had fillings done today with a new laser machine. Quick, painless, and wonderful. Recommended to everyone. Thanks.


For more information about the Solea dental laser and to call for an appointment with our skilled dentist, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our office today.

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Laser Dentistry procedure
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Dr. Scott Stucki

Dr. Scott Stucki, a St. George native, is a skilled dentist with extensive experience. He has practiced for several years since completing his dental training at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. A proactive member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Utah Dental Association, Dr. Stucki stays at the forefront of dental innovation. By integrating cutting-edge technology and a calming environment, he’s transformed patient care and satisfaction. His dedication to modern, patient-centered dentistry highlights his genuine commitment and expertise.

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