Laser Bacterial Reduction – LBR

Laser Gum Therapy is the newest technology available today for advanced healing and decreased bacterial count.  This is achieved by using a selective light and thermal energy to kill 99.9% of the bacteria in a given spot, to stimulate your bone cells, and to increase circulation.  NO pain is felt: 9 out of 10 patients feel nothing; the other only feels slight warmth.

A healthy measurement between your teeth and gums should be 1-3 mm (called a periodontal pocket). Once this has become 4 or more millimeters deep; the bacterial count has become too virulent, or too high, and your body’s defense can not control them.  Laser Bacterial Reduction is the BEST solution to stop the bleeding when the pockets are 1-3mm in addition to your oral hygiene care at home.

Deep Laser Gum Therapy – DLGT

When a patient has gum disease, known as periodontitis, two things occur:
1) There is an abundance of calculus/tarter/debris within the gums resulting in significant inflammation.
2) Bacteria have engulfed the surrounding gum and bone tissue, infecting them: your body’s defense cannot fight these bacteria off and cause bone loss instead. This causes the pockets to be 4mm or greater.

When this happens a patient needs Deep Laser Gum Therapy, which involves removing any calculus/tarter/debris and removing the dead, engulfed, and infected gum tissue. NO pain is felt.  Your bone cells and circulation are stimulated so that excellent healing is accomplished. 

Remember that proper oral hygiene requires teamwork.  Once these dental procedures are completed, it is up to you to stabilize your healthy oral cavity with proper brushing and flossing until you return for regular dental cleanings.