Laser Pocket Disinfection
We now offer a new non-surgical procedure that complements periodontal maintenance cleanings and can help fight periodontal disease – Laser Pocket Disinfection.
Periodontal disease affects approximately 85% of adults. Specific types of pathogenic bacteria collect in pockets between your gums and teeth and as they multiply, the toxins they release causes inflammation which destroy the bone that holds your teeth in place.
It is best to treat your periodontal disease with removal of mechanical irritants and diseased tissue (your periodontal maintenance cleaning), as well as to address the underlying infection. This is why we recommend our patients have their teeth decontaminated in conjunction with their cleaning.
To reduce or eliminate bacteremias. During the normal cleaning process, most patients will have areas that bleed, this allows bacteria to flood into the bloodstream and settle in weakened areas of our body such as a damaged heart valve, artificial knee, hip, narrowed blood vessel etc. Research shows that oral pathogens have been linked to over 20 different disease states such as cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, low birth weight babies, diabetes etc. Needless to say, anything we can do to reduce or eliminate bacteremias is a positive for patients.
To prevent cross contamination of infections in one area of your mouth to other areas. Decontamination minimizes the chance that we may inadvertently pick up disease causing bacteria in one area of your mouth and move it to others. Periodontal disease is an infectious disease model that can be spread from person to person or from place to place within our own mouths.
To kill periodontal disease bacteria and stop the infectious process before it develops far enough along to cause loss of attachment, bleeding and destruction of the gums and supporting tissues around your teeth.
Laser Pocket Disinfection is a quick, painless procedure using the PerioLase MVP-7 dental laser. It takes approximately 10 minutes to perform. Take advantage of this non-invasive disinfection option at your next Periodontal Maintenance visit.
