Step Up Your Preventive Dental Care with Laser Bacterial Reduction
Mid-Valley Dental Care in Northridge, California, is constantly researching and offering advanced treatments to maintain healthy smiles. Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR) is the latest addition to our services, allowing us to reduce harmful bacteria in the mouth with a quick, non-invasive procedure.
Interested in learning more? During your next dental cleaning appointment, Ask Drs. Terence, Casey, and Kayla Lau, about LBR.
What is Laser Bacteria Reduction?
According to the CDC, gum disease affects about 50% of adults aged 30 and above. Unfortunately, periodontal disease causes tooth loss, jawbone degradation, and other oral health issues. While at-home oral hygiene and standard cleanings can eliminate gum disease-causing bacteria, traces of harmful bacteria remain. LBR is a thorough approach to creating a healthy, infection-free oral environment.
LBR uses soft dental lasers to target harmful bacteria at a microscopic level. The high-frequency lasers target the “bad” bacteria from the gingival pockets and other hard-to-reach areas. Through LBR, we can drastically reduce the number of harmful bacteria in your mouth from billions to hundreds!
What can I expect from the procedure?
Our office recommends LBR during your routine dental cleaning, and it requires no prior preparation. The dentist uses a dental laser to target the bacteria colonies in your mouth. The procedure takes about 5-10 minutes, and there’s no downtime because no excisions or sutures are involved. This non-invasive nature makes your treatment painless, and anesthesia isn’t necessary.
After LBR, the dentist carries out the regular dental cleaning. These combined procedures create a healthy oral environment, preventing bad breath, gum disease, and tooth decay. LBR can be used on healthy or infected tissues, but the results are the same—a healthy, infection-free smile.
Although LBR is scientifically backed, insurance typically does not cover the procedure. However, our office provides the procedure at an incredibly affordable price to suit almost every budget.
What are the benefits of laser bacteria reduction?
LBR is no substitute for dental cleanings or other preventive procedures. We use it as an additional non-invasive procedure to keep your mouth healthy.
Here are the benefits of LBR.
- Effectiveness: Try as you might, but your toothbrush can’t remove harmful bacteria from every mouth surface. LBR targets bacteria even from the trickiest areas of your mouth, significantly reducing colony-forming units (CFUs).
- Quick procedure: LBR only takes 5 minutes to complete. Less time in the dental chair means fewer interruptions to your everyday life.
- Prevents cross-contamination: Lasers decontaminate your mouth, reducing the chances of accidentally transferring harmful bacteria from one area to another.
- Non-invasive, painless procedure: No cutting. No stitches. No stress. LBR uses a contactless laser to target oral structures without cutting or pain.
- Improved systemic teeth: Your oral and systemic health are interconnected. Oral pathogens can seep into the bloodstream, heightening the risk of heart disease, diabetes, low birth weight babies, and other health issues. LBR creates a healthy oral environment, keeping your systemic health in excellent shape.
- Long-lasting outcomes: The effects of LBR can last up to four months, keeping your mouth clean just in time for your regular dental cleaning.
Ready for laser bacteria reduction in Northridge, CA?
Mid-Valley Dental Care has helped hundreds of patients feel great about their smiles. Text or call (818) 886-3500 to discover how LBR can benefit your smile.