PerioProtect
Treating gum disease with anti-bacterial compounds has always been a promising idea, but keeping
these anti-microbial agents in contact with dental plaque long enough to make it effective, has been a
problem. Add to this, the fact that medications are needed far below the gum line, and one can see the
problems associated with this sort of chemical treatment.
Recently, the FDA approved a new type of appliance that delivers anti-microbial agents below the
gum line and holds these agents in contact with plaque to thoroughly destroy the bacterial colonies which
make up dental plaque!
The system known as PerioProtect, uses a novel, patented, tray design that seals its inner surface
to the gum tissue. When a 1.7% gel solution of hydrogen peroxide is added to the tray, the oxygen bubbles
that are released, create a build-up of pressure---pressure that forces the hydrogen-peroxide gel all about
the teeth and even below the gum line into the deep pockets.
The result is a system which is showing amazing results in treating gum disease! Often, the weak
point in conquering gum disease has been a patient’s home care. Thorough removal of plaque on a daily
basis is essential, and many times, patients just aren’t getting all the plaque off their teeth. This is especially
true in hard to reach areas, like those near periodontal pockets.
The PerioProtect system makes efficient and effective plaque removal almost full-proof. Simply
place the trays in place for 10 minutes, after brushing and flossing, and let it do its magic. It then goes to
work killing any plaque bacteria left behind after your normal oral hygiene routine.
Our office is proud to now offer this exciting new system to manage and control Adult Periodontitis,
and we urge all our patients on Periodontal Maintenance Care, to consider it. It has proven itself time and
time again as one of the best ways to improve gingival health and stop gum disease in its tracks.
Treating gum
disease with anti-bacterial compounds has always been a promising idea, but
keeping
these
anti-microbial agents in contact with dental plaque long enough to make it
effective, has been a
problem. Add to this, the fact that medications are
needed far below the gum line, and one can see the
problems
associated with this sort of chemical treatment.
Recently,
the FDA approved a new type of appliance that delivers anti-microbial agents
below the
gum line and
holds these agents in contact with plaque to thoroughly destroy the bacterial
colonies
which make up
dental plaque!
The system
known as PerioProtect, uses a novel, patented, tray design that seals its inner
surface
to the gum
tissue. When a 1.7% gel solution of
hydrogen peroxide is added to the tray, the oxygen
bubbles that are
released, create a build-up of pressure---pressure that forces the
hydrogen-peroxide
gel all about the teeth
and even below the gum line into the deep pockets.
The result
is a system which is showing amazing results in treating gum disease! Often, the weak
point in
conquering gum disease has been a patient’s home care. Thorough removal of plaque on a
daily basis is
essential, and many times, patients just aren’t getting all the plaque off
their teeth. This
is especially true in hard
to reach areas, like those near periodontal pockets.
The
PerioProtect system makes efficient and effective plaque removal almost
full-proof. Simply
place the
trays in place for 10 minutes, after brushing and flossing, and let it do its
magic. It then
goes to work killing
any plaque bacteria left behind after your normal oral hygiene routine.
Our office
is proud to now offer this exciting new system to manage and control Adult
Periodontitis,
and we urge
all our patients on Periodontal Maintenance Care, to consider it. It has proven itself time
and time again
as one of the best ways to improve gingival health and stop gum disease in its
tracks.
ASK ANY OF OUR STAFF MEMBERS OR DOCTOR ABOUT HOW THE PERIOPROTECT SYSTEM CAN BENEFIT YOU!
