Perio Protect Gum Therapy

Why Perio Protect?

Medical research and practice have proven that the condition of your gums are crucial to not only your dental health, but to your overall health as well. Treating any gum disease is necessary to prevent potential tooth loss and deteriorating health. In fact, the world Health Organization published a report showing that up to 85% of adults in the USA have some form of gum disease. Most of those people do not know it.

• Bleeding gums
• Sensitive teeth
• Persistent bad breath
• Obvious plaque on teeth
• Swollen, tender or red gums
• Receding gums (teeth appear longer)
• Loose teeth
• Spaces developing between teeth

These symptoms are part of your body’s response to a bacterial infection in the gum tissue around the teeth, and they are serious. Many people ignore the symptoms because they cannot see the infected area. Unfortunately, treatment is even more important because of its link to other diseases.

• Type II diabetes
• Cardiovascular disease
• Blood clots and strokes
• Respiratory disease
• Preterm and low birthweight babies
• Pancreatic cancer
• Alzheimer’s disease

Gum Disease Treatment

At Knowlton Dental Associates, we have chosen the Perio Protect method of treating gum disease. Perio Protect uses an FDA-cleared, flexible tray device that is custom-made for your mouth. The trays have a patented seal that holds medications in your periodontal pocket to kill the bacteria causing the disease. Our dental hygienists determine how often and long to wear your trays, but most people only need to use them for minutes each day.

We have chosen Perio Protect because it is an effective, lower-cost, and non-invasive treatment that patients can easily manage at home. Success with Perio Protect means that patients can avoid more extensive and invasive treatment.