Easton dentist, Dentist in Easton, PA

Gum Disease Treatment Alternatives

PerioProtect is a new and effective non-surgical treatment of periodontal (gum) disease. The treatment consists of using an FDA cleared medical device which delivers antimicrobial agents under positive pressure to force the medication into the diseased gum area in order to treat the infection. Clinical studies have shown that this device eliminates the harmful bacteria within 72 hours

Unlike other periodontal therapy, there is less periodontal root scraping and/or periodontal surgery. Within days of using this medication, inflammation and swelling is reduced and bleeding gum tissue decreases dramatically. Bad breath, for many patients, is eliminated

How it Works

Impressions of your teeth will be taken to fabricate custom mouth-pieces (PerioTrays). These trays resemble athletic mouthguards and are very comfortable to wear. At home, The patient will add the prescribed medications to the inside portion of the trays and wear the trays for a few minutes approximately 3 times per day. This medication surrounds the teeth and gums, resulting in a modified micro bio-environment area in which the medication eliminates the harmful bateria and makes your oral hygiene much more effective. This change in bacterial population allows the gums to heal.

One of the great advantage of this treatment method is that the entire therapy is done at home and these same medications can also whiten your teeth and freshen your breath.

At each subsequent dental visit, Dr. Zilker will gently and painlesly remove any remaining softened deposits and evaluate your healing progess.

Imagine................. this is a exciting new method to eliminate this common disease- all without excessive expense or discomfort