Perio Protect Treatment: Non-invasive Treatment for Gum Disease
Do you have gum disease? At East County Family Dentistry, we embrace a conservative approach to periodontal care, treating gum disease at the source with Perio Protect. Drs. Homayoun Ardjmand, Bahram Kianpour, and Behdad Javdan use customized trays to deliver oxygenating medication deep into the gum line, where your toothbrush cannot reach. If you have gum disease, treatment doesn’t have to involve invasive or prolonged downtime. Serving the Santee area, we help save your oral health with gentle, effective care.
What is Perio Protect?
Perio Protect is a minimally invasive treatment system that delivers medication directly below the gumline. The treatment uses customized trays, similar to whitening trays, but they have a special seal that delivers medication precisely to the deep pockets where it’s needed.
Treatment involves wearing the trays for about 15 minutes daily. Perio Protect trays are excellent for maintaining healthy gums between office visits, targeting deeper areas where dental floss, toothbrushes, and/or oral rinses cannot clean effectively.
What does the treatment involve?
Treating gum disease with Perio Protect is a quick, seamless experience. Here is what you can expect.
- Digital impressions: We take precise scans of your smile to fabricate your custom-sealed Perio trays.
- Tray delivery: When your trays are ready, you’ll pick them up as we show you how to load the medication.
- Starting treatment: You’ll use these trays at home, usually for about 15 minutes once or twice daily. You can wear your trays while watching TV, showering, or driving. It’s that simple!
- Notice results: Within weeks, you’ll notice fresher breath and healthier gums.
Perio Protect works in combination with deep cleanings (scaling and root planing). While in-office care removes hardened buildup, Perio Protect keeps the disease-causing bacteria from recolonizing, supporting long-term gum health.
Are Perio Protect trays worth it?
Perio Protect offers several benefits for patients looking for a more comfortable and convenient solution:
- Non-invasive solution: Perio Protect eliminates the need for invasive or painful periodontal treatment by managing bacterial load at home.
- Targeted treatment: Medication reaches deep into gum pockets, eliminating the need for systemic antibiotics.
- Convenient at-home use: Perio Protect is easy to incorporate into your routine.
- Supports long-term maintenance: Keeps gums healthier between dental visits
- Whiter teeth: The medication used has a low concentration of hydrogen peroxide that gently brightens your teeth.
- Fresher breath: Harmful bacteria in the mouth produce sulfur compounds that lead to chronic bad breath (halitosis). Eliminating these bacteria helps achieve fresher breath, addressing the root cause, not just a Band-Aid solution.
Who is a good candidate?
Standard cleanings can reach up to 3mm below the gum line, but harmful bacteria can hide much deeper. Perio Protect uses hydrostatic pressure to deliver medication up to 9mm. That makes Perio Protect a fantastic treatment for patients with moderate-to-severe gum disease, as well as those looking to maintain results after periodontal treatment. It’s also a great option for patients who prefer to avoid surgical procedures or want an added layer of protection in their oral care routine.
Where can I get Perio Protect in Santee, California?
Do you have periodontal disease? You’ll be pleased to discover treatment doesn’t have to involve aggressive procedures. Perio Protect offers a modern, patient-friendly approach to gum disease treatment, without the discomfort of traditional methods. Ready to get started? Dial (619) 404-0028 and take control of gum disease with Perio Protect.
