ABOUT GUM DISEASE
It usually starts with bleeding gums
Bacteria along the gumline form colonies that grow deep between the teeth and gum tissues. This space is called the periodontal pocket.
These pockets can quickly become breeding grounds for the bacteria that cause infection and inflammation. The earliest symptoms of infection are bleeding gums. Tenderness, swollen or red gums are also common.
If these infections are left untreated, they can become chronic oral wounds that cause inflammation not just in your mouth, but in your body.
Perio Tray™Therapy is the best way to keep your gums healthy between office visits.
It can spread and lead to additional damage.
If not addressed properly, bacteria can spread to other parts of the body through the bloodstream, leading to more dangerous consequences.
Pathogens identified in gum disease have been linked to heart disease, certain cancers, Alzheimer’s disease and other systemic conditions.
It’s more common than you think.
Over half of Americans have chronic gum disease. Chronic means the infection has progressed beyond gingivitis and bone loss is evident. At this point it cannot be cured.
It can, however, be treated. Your dentist keeps updated records documenting the depths of your periodontal pockets. A healthy depth is 1-3mm. Any number above 4mm is potentially problematic.
It's always best to treat gum disease in the earliest stages. Perio Protect offers the most effective homecare for long-term treatment success.
American adults with gum disease.
American adults with chronic gum disease.
American adults with gum disease.
American adults with chronic gum disease.
There is an effective way to treat it.
Historically, patients have gotten deep cleanings or surgical interventions to fight this disease. They return to the dentist every 3 months for additional care for the rest of their life. This protocol has limited success. Often the deep cleanings need to be repeated every 3 years.
Perio Protect was developed to give you better results between office visits so you can avoid repetitive cleanings and, when possible, avoid surgery too.
Patented Perio Tray™ Therapy from Perio Protect delivers bacteria-fighting peroxide deep under the gums. Not only does the delivery of peroxide fight infection, it also releases oxygen so that healthy bacteria can thrive.
Daily applications in 10-15 minutes have been shown to maintain healthy gums. Choose Perio Protect for your health.
