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IT'S GUM DISEASE & PERIO PROTECT FIGHTS IT

Infected and Diseased Gums

In 2003 the World Health Organization published a comprehensive report on oral health with research showing that up to 85% of adults in the US have some form of gum disease.  Unfortunately most of these people don't know it.

The symptoms of gum disease include:  *Bleeding gums  *Sensitive teeth  *Obvious plaque, tartar or calculus  *Persistent bad breath  *Swollen, red or tender bums  *Spaces developing between your teeth  *receding gums  *Loose or mobile 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 areas. You can easily swallow the blood and bacteria when brushing and flossing for example, but it is not normal.  If you were bleeding from and infected wound in your hand,  you would treat it.  The bacterial infection in your mouth should also be treated. 

Treatment is even more important because research has linked infected gum tissue to:  *Type II Diabetes  *Cardiovascular Disease  *Blood Clots and Strokes *Preterm and Low Birth Weights Babies  *Respiratory Disease  *Alzheimer's Disease

EFFECTIVE TREATMENT

The Perio Protect Method uses an FDA cleared medical device called a Perio Tray that is custom-made for your mouth.  The Perio Tray has a special, patented seal that holds the medications in the infected area for enough time to kill the bacteria causing the disease. 

Patients describe the Perio Tray as comfortable and Perio Protect treatment as easy to do.  Your doctor or hygienist will tell you how often and long to wear your Perio Tray.  For most people this amounts to only minutes each day.

When you consider treatment options, you should know that Perio Protect is a non-invasive treatment that effectively delivers antimicrobial medication around the teeth and below the gum line to kill the bacteria causing the disease.  It also offers a long-term home care maintenance program to manage the disease.

Many patients who have chosen Perio Protect have avoided invasive treatments.  If those treatments cannot be avoided, the Perio Protect Method can help reduce the scope of the invasive procedure, promote subsequent healing and decrease the need for additional procedures.

Choose Perio Protect for your health.