Perio Protect North Bethesda
An Easy Way to Fight Gum Disease
Gum disease poses a serious threat to your oral and overall health, and here at Aesthetic & Family Dentistry of North Bethesda, we want to do everything in our power to help you fight it! That is why we are pleased to offer Perio Protect, an innovative and non-invasive therapy that can kill harmful bacteria and work alongside other treatments to give your smile the fresh start it deserves. Continue reading below to learn more about it.
What Is Perio Protect?
A key element in defeating gum disease is the ability to rid the mouth of harmful bacteria. Perio Protect helps to do that by using custom tooth trays. The trays are loaded with a medicated gel, and when it is applied directly to your gumline, it can get into the pockets between your teeth and gums. There, it can work to kill bacteria and provide you with a fresher, healthier smile. The trays even have a special seal to keep the medicine in place.
Every patient’s Perio Protect plan is unique. Our team will provide you with specific instructions that detail how long and how often you should wear your trays. In all likelihood, we will prescribe Perio Protect as a complement for other forms of gum disease treatment, such as scaling and root planing or laser therapy.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Perio Protect?
Here are some signs that Perio Protect might be a good fit for your situation:
- Persistent gum inflammation: You notice ongoing redness, swelling, or tenderness in your gums that does not improve with regular brushing and flossing.
- Bleeding during oral hygiene: Your gums bleed easily when you brush or floss, indicating that bacteria may be present below the gumline.
- Chronic bad breath: You experience frequent bad breath that lingers even after cleaning your teeth, which can result from bacterial buildup.
- Pockets between teeth and gums: Your dentist finds deep pockets around your teeth, showing signs of gum disease progression.
- Sensitivity to hot and cold: You feel discomfort when consuming hot or cold foods, which can be a symptom of gum tissue irritation or gum recession.
- Previous gum disease treatments: You are in the process of undergoing other gum disease treatments, and our team determines that you could benefit from the extra support and bacteria-killing power of Perio Protect.
Perio Protect can be suitable for patients with mild to advanced gum disease.
The Benefits of Perio Protect
Some of the most outstanding benefits of Perio Protect include:
- Enhanced gum health: Perio Protect administers medication directly below the gumline, attacking bacteria that traditional brushing and flossing may miss.
- Non-invasive treatment: Perio Protect is comfortable and can be used in the comfort and privacy of your own home.
- Reduced bleeding and inflammation: You may notice less bleeding and swelling as harmful bacteria are brought under control.
- Fresher breath: You may benefit from less persistent bad breath, as Perio Protect helps manage the bacteria responsible for odors.
- Supports ongoing dental care: You can enhance your results from other treatments and help maintain the progress you make in your gum health.
- Brighter teeth. You may find that the hydrogen peroxide in Perio Protect leaves you with whiter teeth.