Laser Dentistry in SW Calgary

Fotona’s NightLase therapy is a non-invasive laser treatment aimed at increasing the quality of sleep for patients (and families). NightLase decreases the amplitude of snoring and reduces the effects of sleep apnea* by means of a gentle, laser-induced tightening effect caused by the contraction of collagen in the upper palate and oral tissues, thereby opening up the airway to promote better breathing during sleep.

A full course of NightLase consists of three separate treatment sessions over a six week period. The final results of the treatment have been shown to last up to a year, and the therapy can be repeated. It is highly safe and effective, with minimal discomfort.

Ask Dr Chloe Xu at Chinook Smiles, how you (and your family) can sleep better at night!

*Fotona NightLase treatment is not intended to replace medical advice or prescribed appliances such as CPAP from your sleep medicine professional, nor does it claim to cure sleep apnea. It is meant to act as an effective adjunct to existing treatment or appliances and is aimed at improving sleep quality for patients.

Photobiomodulation (PBM) is the usage of low level light energy to effectively reduce inflammation and enhance tissue repair. Fotona’s ComfortLase PBM therapy utilizes the ideal wavelengths to achieve a wide variety of wound healing and pain management applications, including:

• wisdom teeth removal
• implant placement
• TMJ disorder
• dental trauma
• apthous ulcer (canker sores)
• cold sores

The Fotona LightWalker uniquely encompasses two laser sources (Er:YAG and Nd:YAG) to maximize the effectively of its application, such as in TwinLight Periodontal Therapy (TPT). Employing dual laser wavelengths in a single treatment makes optimal use of the unique laser-tissue interaction characteristics of each wavelength to create ideal conditions for healing periodontal tissues.

TwinLight Periodontal Therapy enables patients with moderate-to-severe periodontal disease to receive the most effective treatment possible, without scalpels and sutures.

It is undeniable that the greatest challenge of any root canal treatment is the thorough cleansing and disinfection of the complex root canal system. With Fotona’s SWEEPS (Shock Wave Enhanced Emission Photo-acoustic Streaming) technology, laser energy is converted into photoacoustic waves within the cleaning and debriding solutions introduced in the canal to achieve the highest level of root canal disinfection. Treatments become faster, more predictable, with improved outcomes.

Always struggling with sensitive teeth? Avoiding your favourite foods because of pain?

Tooth hypersensitivity is one of the most commonly encountered dental concerns. When the hard enamel layer covering the tooth crown gets removed due to any reason, the inner dentin layer becomes exposed and especially sensitive to external stimuli. Fotona LightWalker utilizes laser energy to occlude and seal the exposed dentin tubules to provide fast, effective relief. Improvement in sensitivity is often noted after the first treatment, and can last up to one year.