Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR) in Saint Paul, MN

Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR) in Saint Paul, MN

An Optional Add-On to Support Healthier Gums During Your Dental Cleaning

At The Minnesota Center for Minimally Invasive Dentistry, Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR) is an optional add-on offered during routine Exams and Cleanings to help support healthier gum tissue. LBR is a quick, gentle laser pass along the gumline performed before your cleaning to reduce bacteria in the gum pocket around each tooth.

This conservative approach aligns with our minimally invasive, biologically focused philosophy and is designed to complement professional cleanings and good home care.

What Is Laser Bacterial Reduction?

Laser Bacterial Reduction is performed before scaling and polishing during your cleaning visit. Using advanced dental laser technology, we gently reduce bacteria that live beneath the gumline—areas that even excellent brushing and flossing may not fully reach.

By lowering the bacterial load before your cleaning begins, LBR helps create a healthier environment at the gumline and supports more effective preventive care as part of your regular exams and cleanings.

Why We May Recommend LBR

Your gums can harbor bacteria even when you maintain excellent oral hygiene at home. We may recommend Laser Bacterial Reduction for patients who:

• Experience gum inflammation or bleeding
• Have a history of gum disease
• Want additional support during preventive visits
• Prefer conservative, non-surgical approaches to gum health

LBR can be especially helpful for patients who benefit from other biologically focused therapies we offer, such as Ozone Dentistry, which is also designed to reduce harmful bacteria while supporting natural healing.

Potential Benefits of Laser Bacterial Reduction

While results vary from patient to patient, potential benefits may include:

• Reduced bacterial levels around the gumline
• Calmer, less inflamed gum tissue for some patients
• Added support during routine preventive care
• A quick procedure that typically adds only a few minutes to your visit

Laser Bacterial Reduction is intended as an adjunct to professional cleanings—not a replacement for regular dental care or daily brushing and flossing.

What Does LBR Feel Like?

Most patients feel little to nothing during the procedure. Some notice mild warmth along the gumline, but LBR is generally very comfortable and does not require anesthesia.

Important Note About LBR

Laser Bacterial Reduction is not a substitute for professional cleanings or home care. It is an optional add-on for patients who want an additional layer of support for gum health.

Our dentists will evaluate your needs during your exam and cleaning and discuss whether LBR is appropriate based on your gum health, history, and risk factors.

Supporting Preventive Care Through Minimally Invasive Dentistry

LBR is one of the many ways we support preventive, conservative dentistry at our Saint Paul practice. From routine exams and cleanings to biologically focused services like ozone therapy, our goal is always to preserve healthy tissue and support long-term oral and whole-body health.