It's called Waterlase Dentistry and it's used to perform a root canal procedure without anesthetic. Dr. Darrell Chun from California performs the procedure on the show in front of a live audience. The Laser Root Canal is ideal for patients who are dental phoebes, which is a very large percentage of the population.

How much does Laser Root Canal surgery cost?

If your traditional root canal is covered by your insurance, then typically the laser root canal procedure would be covered by insurance also. You should discuss this with your insurance company and your dentist in advance. The average cost of this procedure runs around $1,000 to $2,000 per procedure, very similar to the cost of a traditional root canal.

Dr. Paul Davey, a Cosmetic Dentist in Sugar Land Texas spoke with AmericanHealthandBeauty.com about the Laser Root Canal. Dr. Davey stated "Since the Waterlase doesn't use heat, it is possible to perform this procedure with minimal or no anesthetic. This is ideal for our patients who are phobic of needles and injections"

"Although this procedure can be performed without anesthesia, a root canal typically still involves some traditional instrumentation and most patients still require or request some anesthetic, even if just to alleviate the anxiety of someone working in their mouths" said Davey who went on to say "it is vital that you go to the dentist as soon as you feel any pain in your teeth or gums or experience any swelling"

The TV Show "The Doctors' describe the Laser Root Canal Procedure as: