He offers several types of dental technology in his office, including laser technology, that allow him to provide his patients with the best possible results from treatment- often pain free! Laser technology is very effective when treating gum disease, especially in its early stages. Gum disease is a dental problem that will affect 75% of adults at some point in their lives. Dr. Caves recommends that his patients come in twice per year for preventive care visits in his Columbus GA dental office. In this way gum disease and its adverse effects on overall dental health can be caught in its early stages and treated quickly and effectively. Dr. Caves makes a point of educating his patients to look for signs of gum disease.