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More
than 75 % of U.S. adults over 35 have some form of gum disease (or periodontal
disease). Most who have the beginning stage of this disease don't even
know it.
The most severe version of gum disease is known as periodontitis. A less
severe version is known as gingivitis. In many cases gingivitis is a precursor
to periodontitis so all forms of gum disease should be seen as serious
and not neglected. This disease is serious enough to be called the "silent
epidemic" by former Surgeon General, David Satcher. It is also known as
the "busy person's disease" because people with very busy schedules often
neglect their oral hygiene. It can be scary to hear that you have gum
disease. Many people become embarrassed when they are told they have gum
disease because they feel they have not paid enough attention to their
oral hygiene; however, studies show that many adults lose ground even
when they brush and floss regularly. A well-known phrase for growing older
is growing "long in the tooth." This phrase obviously indicates that it
becomes increasingly more difficult to keep good oral hygiene for an entire
lifetime.
When
the symptoms become severe, with gums bleeding and teeth becoming loose,
we tend to start paying attention. Unfortunately this level of belated
intervention is now at the crisis level and can cause serious bone, tissue,
and tooth loss.
The
following list represents a few of the concerns people have regarding
a periodontal exam or treatment:
Convenient
Comfortable Treatment
In
our office the doctor provides various types of intervention treatments
for all stages of the disease. Extremely minor symptoms are typically
treated non-surgically with some patient education, a professional quality
cleaning, and careful attention to follow-up visits.
For
patients with moderate gingivitis through severe periodontitis, this office
offers the  convenient, comfortable Perio Protect™ treatment,
which is a method that uses an FDA-cleared medical device that enables
dentists in most cases to provide effective treatment with:
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No
Painful Scraping
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No
Expensive Surgery
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No
Lengthy Appointments
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No
Shots
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No
Pain.
The
Perio Protect™ system, which is very easy to use, has been proven in clinical
studies to kill harmful bacteria within 72 hours.
Within
days of using the medication, inflammation and swelling is reduced and
bleeding gum tissue decreases dramatically. Bad breath, for many patients,
is eliminated.
How
it Works
You
will be fitted for custom made mouth-pieces (Perio Trays™), which are
similar to athletic mouthguards. They are very thin, soft, and comfortable.
The trays are made by an FDA-registered laboratory to the exact dimensions
of your teeth. You will then take them home and add the doctor prescribed
medications (which are usually in a gel form - similar in consistency
to toothpaste) and wear them according to the doctor's instruction (for
only a few minutes at a time). This gel seeps above and below the gum
line, modifying the biofilm (the calculus and tartar) which makes your
brushing and flossing that much more effective. The hard calculus and
tartar are turned into a soft chalky material that is easily removed by
regular brushing and flossing. The gel also kills the bacteria, which
allows your gums to heal.
You will be instructed on the frequency of usage based on your diagnosis.
A great advantage of this method is that the entire treatment is done
in the comfort of your own home. The medications used in this unique treatment
also whiten your teeth and freshen your breath.
At each subsequent dental visit, our hygienist will gently remove any
remaining softened deposits and evaluate the progress of your healing.
Your dental visits will be quick, easy, and painless.
Imagine.... a new way of eliminating most gingival and connective tissue
disease problems without pain or excessive expense. To see video testimonials
from patients who have been through the system click here: http://www.perioprotect.com/testimonials.asp
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