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Advanced Care for a Healthier Mouth
Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR) is a safe, non-invasive treatment that targets harmful bacteria in your mouth. Performed during a routine dental cleaning, LBR uses a high-intensity, non-cutting dental laser focused around the teeth—particularly along the gum line—to eliminate bacteria that are difficult to reach with traditional cleaning methods. This advanced therapy helps protect your gums and overall oral health.
What is Laser Bacterial Reduction?
Laser Bacterial Reduction is a safe, painless procedure that targets bacteria in the mouth using a high-intensity, non-cutting dental laser. The laser is focused around your teeth, especially along the gum line, to destroy bacteria that can cause gum disease and other oral health problems. This treatment is particularly effective for areas that are difficult to clean with traditional methods.
The LBR Process
The laser decontamination process is painless and takes about 5 minutes to complete. We highly recommend you take advantage of this procedure for the following reasons:
- It kills the bacteria that cause gum disease. Gum disease affects approximately 80% of adults. It has been linked to over 52 diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and low birth weight in babies.
- Prevention of cross-contamination of infections in your mouth. When we decontaminate, we minimize the chance of inadvertently moving bacterial infection from one area of your mouth to another.
- Reduction or elimination of bacteria. Most patients experience some bleeding during the professional teeth cleaning process, and that blood may carry bacteria (pathogens) from our mouth to other areas of our body. When this happens, our risk of the diseases linked to gum disease increases.
Who Can Benefit From LBR?
Almost all patients can benefit from LBR, including those with healthy gums and teeth. It is an excellent preventive tool as well as a supportive therapy for patients with periodontal disease, making routine cleanings more effective and long-lasting.
Schedule Your LBR Treatment in Santa Cruz, CA
Incorporating Laser Bacterial Reduction into your regular dental visits is a simple, painless way to protect your smile from harmful bacteria and maintain optimal oral health. Patients from Santa Cruz, Capitola, Scotts Valley, Soquel, and nearby areas trust Dr. Aura Marcela Torres for advanced dental care that prioritizes both comfort and long-term results.