NYC's Leading Preventive, Restorative & Laser Dentistry Specialists

Upper West Side Dentist

Dental West on Manhattan’s Upper West Side is founded on the premise that patients should keep their “original equipment”: their own teeth! We are a minimally invasive dental practice on the Upper West Side that focuses on prevention as the way to help you achieve that goal. We take hygiene seriously and make sure that you leave not only with clean teeth but with healthy gum tissue as well. We use a laser to disinfect your gum pockets of bacteria, leaving your mouth even healthier than with a traditional cleaning. Whether you’re seeking a cosmetic appointment for Invisalign or teeth whitening, a restorative procedure like dental implants, or emergency visit, Dr. Walter is here to tend to your needs.

Cutting Edge Laser Dentistry

LPD (laser pocket disinfection) is revolutionary for dentistry. You may also hear this procedure called Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR) or Laser Periodontal Therapy (LPT). LPD is a laser procedure that kills gum-disease-causing bacteria more completely than manual instruments could ever do.

Laser pocket disinfection penetrates to the bottom of the sulcus (space between the gum and tooth), neutralizing bacteria for the next 11 and a half weeks. The traditional cleanings that you’ve had before cannot reach the bacteria that sits beyond 3mm in the sulcus. As such, the bacteria is never completely eliminated. This revolutionary laser procedure goes even beyond what a deep cleaning can do.

Dental Care With Integrity

At Dental West NYC, we practice truly patient-centered care. Unlike traditional insurance-driven practices, we focus on what you actually need—not what maximizes our profits. Our “wholistic” approach means recommending treatments based on your long-term oral health, taking x-rays only when necessary, and providing complete transparency about costs. While we don’t participate in insurance networks, we help maximize your benefits and provide fair, honest pricing. Experience dentistry that puts your health first.

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(212) 580-4520

115 Central Park West
Suite 4
New York, NY 10023

Hours: Monday – Friday / 9am – 5pm