Bad Breath Treatment
Bad breath or halitosis is a common problem – with about 1 in 4 people suffering from chronic bad breath.
The common causes for bad breath are gum disease and a build up of certain types of bacteria that release bad smelling compounds as a result of their metabolism process. Simple put – bad breath is the result of an imbalance in your oral environment that is influenced by oral hygiene habits, diet, tooth decay and oral infections.
At Laser + Holistic Dental we address the root causes of bad breath, combining laser technology and the disinfecting powers of ozone.
Our PIPS Laser Clean treats infection in the periodontal (gum) regions and will help to kill off the bad bacteria more effectively than conventional hand scaling and ultrasonic methods. Research found that in 85% of cases treated with a laser there was no bacterial culture growth, compared to bacterial culture growth in every single case treated with standard ultrasonics.1
Lasers can also ablate or inactivate toxic substances like bacterial endotoxins that can lead to bad breath and also slow the body’s natural healing responses.2 , 3
Treat your bad breath – for your next dental appointment ask for a PIPS Laser clean.
References
- LANAP Immediate Effects in Vivo on Human Chronic Periodontitis Microbiota, McCawley, McCawley & Rams, American Association For Dental Research, 2014.
- Periodontal and peri-implant wound healing following laser therapy, Aoki et al, Periodontology, 2000.
- Laser antisepsis of Phorphyromonas gingivalis in vitro with dental lasers, Harris, University of California, Dept of Preventative and Restorative Dental Sciences, 2004.