The Perio Protect Method™ uses an FDA-approved medical device called a PerioTray that is custom-made for your mouth. The Perio Tray has a special, patented seal that holds medications in the infected area for enough time to kill the bacteria causing the disease.
An impression is made of each dental arch and the resulting model is sent to a Perio Protect approved dental lab for fabrication of the trays. When the trays return the patient is taken through a video education DVD and instructed in the insertion and removal of the appliance. To activate the function of the trays an antimicrobial medication is placed inside and the trays are put into the mouth. The frequency of use and the length of time the trays are worn is determined by the dentist in relation to the severity of the periodontal disease. For severe cases, 4 times a day for 15 minutes each is needed.. For maintenance only, once a day for 10 minutes is recommended.
Patients describe the Perio Tray as comfortable and the treatment as easy to do. Treatment with the Perio Protect Method may sometimes, but not always, eliminate the need for more invasive procedures. It is a wonderful adjunct to regular tooth cleanings for preventing further periodontal problems in a maintenance regimen. If you have bleeding gums, sensitive teeth, obvious plaque, tartar or calculus, persistent bad breath, swollen, red or tender gums, spaces developing between your teeth, receding gums, or loose or mobile teeth please contact us for an exam to see if the Perio Protect System may be of help to you. Use of the Trays during maintenance may also prevent the systemic connection between diseased gums and your heart and respiratory systems.
