When you have gingivitis or the early stages of periodontal disease, you need care to manage the issue and prevent the onset of periodontitis, a stage linked to adult tooth loss. Our team can offer a unique and noninvasive preventive treatment to help! In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about Perio Protect.
The Causes and Risks of Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease often starts as inflammation, also known as gingivitis. This could be brought on by issues like poor brushing and flossing habits, a diet high in sugar and starch, and infrequent dental cleanings, which lead to the plaque buildup that inflames the gum tissues. Initially, you may experience sore, red, and bleeding gums. As the inflammation gives way to periodontal disease, you could notice your tissues pulling away from the teeth, forming pockets for harmful bacteria to enter. Your teeth could begin to appear long and uneven. Our team can provide a preventive treatment to manage the issue!
Perio Protect
With Perio Protect, our team will create a set of custom plastic trays that fit your smile comfortably. The trays will be worn daily for a set amount of time, and will deliver a unique antibacterial agent directly to the gums. The agent then destroys harmful oral bacteria, preventing accumulation along the gum line or between the teeth. The trays and gel can then control the harmful oral bacteria you may miss when you brush and floss, and allow your smile to stay healthy and strong.
Other Preventive Actions
Along with your Perio Protect trays, you could take other preventive actions to help keep the disease in check and your smile whole. For example, you can brush in the morning and then again at night for at least two minutes using a fluoride toothpaste. You should also floss every evening to remove what a toothbrush alone cannot. Be sure you cut back on the sugar and starch in your diet, and see our team for cleanings every three to four months. Our team wants to help you maintain a full and healthy smile for years to come!
If you have any questions about how our team will manage issues like gum disease with our Perio Protect trays, or if you would like to try them yourself, then contact our team today to learn more. Strong gums can keep your smile whole, so reach out soon!
Talk to Dr. Kania About Our Custom Trays and Treatments
We would like to help you manage periodontal disease to keep your smile healthy and whole. To learn more about how we keep your disease in check, or to schedule your appointment, give us a call at our office in Encinitas, CA today at 760-642-0711.