Treating gum disease with anti-bacterial compounds has always been a promising idea, but keeping
these anti-microbial agents in contact with dental plaque long enough to make it effective, has been a
problem. Add to this, the fact that medications are needed far below the gum line, and one can see the
problems associated with this sort of chemical treatment.
Recently, the FDA approved a new type of appliance that delivers anti-microbial agents below the gum line and holds these agents in contact with plaque to thoroughly destroy the bacterial colonies which make up dental plaque!
The system known as PerioProtect, uses a novel, patented, tray design that seals its inner surface to the gum tissue. When a 1.7% gel solution of hydrogen peroxide is added to the tray, the oxygen bubbles that are released, create a build-up of pressure---pressure that forces the hydrogen-peroxide gel all about the teeth and even below the gum line into the deep pockets.
Recently, the FDA approved a new type of appliance that delivers anti-microbial agents below the gum line and holds these agents in contact with plaque to thoroughly destroy the bacterial colonies which make up dental plaque!
The system known as PerioProtect, uses a novel, patented, tray design that seals its inner surface to the gum tissue. When a 1.7% gel solution of hydrogen peroxide is added to the tray, the oxygen bubbles that are released, create a build-up of pressure---pressure that forces the hydrogen-peroxide gel all about the teeth and even below the gum line into the deep pockets.