A Modern Approach to Treating Gum Disease
Gum disease is caused by harmful bacteria that live beneath the gumline. While routine dental cleanings help remove bacteria, they can quickly return and continue the cycle of infection. Brushing and flossing are essential for oral health, but they often cannot reach deep enough below the gums to fully treat these infections.
At Loving Family Dental, we offer Perio Protect® therapy to help patients manage gum disease more effectively. This treatment uses custom trays designed to deliver medication gently below the gums where bacteria hide.
Perio Protect therapy allows patients to support their gum health from home while complementing professional dental care.
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What is Perio Protect
Perio Protect is a non-invasive treatment that uses custom-made Perio Trays® to deliver medication deep below the gumline. These trays are designed specifically for your mouth, ensuring the medication reaches areas where harmful bacteria collect.
Patients wear the trays for just a few minutes each day at home. The medication helps reduce bacteria, control infection, and support healthier gums.
At Loving Family Dental, Perio Protect therapy is often recommended for patients diagnosed with gingivitis or periodontitis as part of a comprehensive gum disease treatment plan. Additionally, they are used to reduce inflammation around dental implants and moisten dry mouths and desensitize teeth.
Benefits of Perio Protect Treatment
Perio Protect offers several benefits for patients dealing with gum disease and ongoing bacterial infection.
Key benefits include:
- Helps fight bacteria below the gumline
- Supports treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis
- Easy at-home therapy with custom trays
- May improve breath freshness
- Can contribute to healthier gums and a brighter smile
- Treat dry mouth
- Reduce tooth sensitivity
- Recalcify teeth to remove white decalcifications after orthodontic treatment
- Reverse incipient decay
- Reduce root caries
- Snoring and sleep
Many patients using Perio Trays® also report fresher breath and whiter-looking teeth as their gum health improves.
How Perio Protect Therapy Works
Perio Protect treatment is designed to be simple, comfortable, and easy to incorporate into your daily routine.
The process typically includes:
A gum health evaluation to diagnose gingivitis or periodontitis
Custom impressions used to create your personalized Perio Trays®
A prescribed medication placed inside the trays
Wearing the trays at home for a few minutes each day
Follow-up visits to monitor gum health and progress
This approach helps target bacteria directly at the source of infection.
Protect Your Gum Health
Nearly half of American adults experience some form of gum disease. If left untreated, infections in the gums can affect overall health and may contribute to inflammation in other parts of the body.
At Loving Family Dental, we provide personalized care to help patients manage gum disease and protect their long-term oral health.
If you’ve been diagnosed with gingivitis or periodontitis, ask our team if Perio Protect therapy may be right for you.
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FAQs About Perio Protect
What is Perio Protect?
Perio Protect is a gum disease treatment that uses custom trays to deliver medication below the gumline where harmful bacteria live.
What are Perio Trays®?
Perio Trays® are custom-fitted dental trays designed to hold medication and gently deliver it deep under the gums.
How often do I use Perio Protect trays?
Most patients wear their trays for a few minutes each day as directed by their dentist.
Does Perio Protect replace dental cleanings?
No. Perio Protect therapy works alongside professional dental cleanings to help manage gum disease more effectively.
Can Perio Protect help with bad breath?
Yes. Because chronic bad breath is often linked to gum disease, treating the infection may help improve breath freshness.
Who is a good candidate for Perio Protect?
Patients diagnosed with gingivitis or periodontitis may benefit from Perio Protect therapy as part of their gum disease treatment plan.
