Here at Mission Family Dentistry we use the state-of-the-art BIOLASE diode laser to provide dental cleanings and other treatments. This advanced dental laser adheres to the highest standards of care, allowing our dentist and team to ensure you receive the quality care you need to enjoy a healthier mouth and smile. To learn more about the BIOLASE diode laser in Oceanside, California, and schedule your appointment with Dr. Sean Odenwalder, please call our team at 760-439-5515

Services we provide using the BIOLASE diode laser include:

Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR)

Typically performed in conjunction with a preventative cleaning, laser bacterial reduction (LBR) decontaminates the gums using a specific wavelength of laser light at low intensity. The focused light destroys otherwise inaccessible bacteria while simultaneously creating an ideal environment for healing.

Benefits of LBR:

  • Boosts the immune system – “A healthy mouth can add ten years to your life.” – Founders of Mayo Clinic
  • Improves overall health.
  • Reduces the severity of other diseases – i.e. brain health, diabetes, cardiovascular, systemic dysfunction and more.
  • Kills periodontal disease bacteria – The laser stops infection before it causes physical destruction or loss of bony support around your teeth.
  • Reduces or eliminates bacteria (based on individual severity) – During your cleaning if your gums bleed, it allows bacteria to flood into the bloodstream and may cause infection in other areas of the body.
  • Prevents cross contamination – Decontamination minimizes the chance that we inadvertently pick up bacterial infection(s) in one area of the mouth and move it to another.

Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy (LAPT)

Performed in conjunction with nonsurgical periodontal therapy (sometimes called scaling and root planing or “deep-cleaning”) usually with anesthetic. LAPT uses higher intensity laser light to remove diseased tissue and destroy bacteria in the gums as well as stimulating faster healing following treatment.

Benefits of LAPT:

  • Precise removal of diseased tissue
  • Faster healing following treatment
  • Better long term outcomes
  • Improves bad breath associated with gum disease

Laser Anti-Viral Therapy

This treatment uses our diode laser to disinfect and reduce duration and recurrence of cold and cancer sores.

  • Needs to be performed as soon as problem is noticed (within 1-3 days of symptoms)
  • Shortens outbreak period
  • May prevent future outbreaks in that area.

For more information about laser dental treatments and to schedule your personal consultation with our dentist, please reach out to our team today.