The results showed that it can reduce pain, swelling, and trismus (lockjaw) that may appear after the procedure. It may also be helpful to treat pain that develops from third molar surgery and orthodontic procedures.Īnother study reviewed the effects of laser therapy on people who have undergone molar extraction surgery. Medical professionals may recommend cold laser therapy for various reasons: PainĪccording to a 2015 study, it may help reduce pain in people with:
