Laser Treatments

At Western Dental Hygiene we incorporate the use of a dental diode laser to provide the following treatments

  • Laser teeth whitening

  • Periodontal/ gum disease treatment

  • Laser desensitizing

  • Tissue decontamination

  • Treatment of cold sores and canker sores (aphthous ulcers)

  • Pain therapy for TMJ/ jaw or facial pain

Dental lasers are revolutionary they allow us to provide high quality care to patients. Dental lasers are able to treat affected areas more preciously, provides pain free treatment and increases healing time.

Lasers are a concentration of light, this light beam is converted into energy when it comes into contact with body tissue.

Different wavelengths are produced for different procedures. Laser treatment is comfortable and pain-free, no vibration, sound or numbness occurs with laser treatment.

Benefits of laser treatment

  • Faster healing times

  • Less pain associated with treatment

  • Effective at removing bacteria from the mouth

  • Less bleeding during and after treatment