Waterlase is a pioneering new dental technology that uses laser energy and a spray of water to perform a whole range of dental procedures on the teeth and gums, with a much greater degree of comfort. Lasers have been used for a number of years in dentistry because of the advantages they have over the more old fashioned equipment. Lasers not only limit the potential for infection but also increase recovery time because they cauterise the surgical wounds as they are taking place. This reduces blood loss and enables the tissue to heal much quicker.

Watrelase has been used since 1998 in the US where it was first designed and has successfully made many dental treatments a great deal more efficient and comfortable. The technology is now being more widely used in the UK and making treatments like cavity fillings and gum contouring more pleasant for patients.

Waterlase can even be used to replace the role of the dreaded dentist drill in a number of surgeries. The drill works by using a combination of heat, vibration and pressure which can sound and feel unpleasant. Waterlase lasers remove the need for heat and pressure and use a fine spray of water to limit the heat making the whole process less intrusive and less frightening. It also significantly reduces the occurrences of numbness after treatment that can be caused by using other equipment. Lasers also offer an incredible level of accuracy for dentists during treatment meaning that no unnecessary damage is caused. City of Leeds dentists are now using Waterlase products to carry out many procedures. Ask them at your next appointment about the benefits of the Waterlase system.