Laser Dentistry: A Whole New Way to Get Rid of Gum Disease

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 Laser, a selective light with thermal energy, to kill 99.9% of the bacteria in a given area, to stimulate your bone cells, and to increase circulation. NO pain is felt: 9 out of 10 people feel no discomfort at all; the other only feels slight warmth.

A healthy measurement between your teeth and gums should be 1-3mm (called a periodontal pocket). If this pocket is 4mm or deeper, the bacterial count is too virulent, or too high, for your body’s natural defense mechanism. Laser Bacterial Reduction is the best solution to stop the bleeding and infection when your pockets are 1-3mm in addition to your oral hygiene care at home.

Deep Laser Gum Therapy – DLGT

If you have gum disease, known as periodontitis, two things are happening:

1. There is an abundance of calculus/tarter/debris within the gums resulting in significant inflammation, swelling, and bleeding.

2. Bacteria have infected the gum and bone surrounding your teeth. Your body’s defense cannot kill all of these bacteria and bone loss occurs. This causes your pockets to be 4mm or greater.

When this happens, you need Deep Laser Gum Therapy. This involves removing any calculus/tarter/debris and then utilizing the Laser to clean out the dead, inflamed, and infected gum tissue. NO pain is felt. Your bone cells and circulation are stimulated so that excellent healing will occur.

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 periodontal maintenance and prevention appointments.