09/30/2026
Did you know the bacteria hiding under your gums don’t always stay in your mouth? 🦠🛬
When you have gum inflammation or periodontitis, red-complex bacteria like Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) thrive in the dark, oxygen-deprived pockets around your teeth.
When gums bleed, these bacteria can enter your bloodstream and travel throughout the body:
🫀 In the Heart: P. gingivalis has been detected inside arterial plaque, contributing to systemic inflammation and cardiovascular disease.
🧠 In the Brain: Research has identified P. gingivalis and its inflammatory enzymes (gingipains) in brain tissue, linking oral pathogens to neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s.
🫁 In the Lungs & Gut: Swallowed or inhaled bacteria can alter the gut microbiome and irritate respiratory pathways.
How Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR) helps:
💥Before mechanical cleaning begins, the 940 nm diode laser emits light energy that is absorbed by pigment-producing bacteria like P. gingivalis ✨️This inactivates the bacteria in the sulcus before scaling—preventing them from hitching a ride into your bloodstream!
Protecting your smile protects your entire body! 💡
Ask us about adding LBR to your next cleaning! 👇