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Innovations in dental technology now allow you to continue treatment of periodontal disease at home with a new treatment plan. Perio Protect is a new, home care treatment program for periodontal disease using a dentist-created and FDA-cleared medical device that can deliver doctor-prescribed medications to the source of periodontal infections. These medications address the pathogens that cause gum disease. Perio Protect has been a leader in minimally invasive dentistry for the last six years with a new method that offers people the most gentle, yet effective way possible to fight the bacteria that cause gum disease. Thousands of dentists have attended Perio Protect seminars to learn this new approach and the end result is - patients win. What is Periodontal (Gum) Disease? Periodontal disease originates in the gums, where infections form from harmful bacteria and other matter left behind from eating. Early warning signs include chronic bad breath, tender or painful swollen gums, and minor bleeding after brushing or flossing. In many cases, gum disease can go unnoticed for months until damage is severe. Once gum disease sets in, the toxins produced by the bacteria damage the teeth's connective tissue and bone, eventually destroying them and leading to tooth loss. As gum disease progresses, the bone tends to recede. In some cases, the root of your tooth can become exposed, causing tooth sensitivity. Since bone recession is not visible to the naked eye, left untreated it, may contribute to tooth loss. It is very important to visit your dentist for professional examinations and dental cleanings to effectively and properly identify gum disease in its earliest stages. The Perio Protect Technology The medical device is a set of custom fabricated Perio Protect Trays that are easy to use and comfortable to wear. The Perio Protect Trays offer varying thicknesses and differing extensions to support a special seal that gently guides antimicrobial agents of the dentist's choosing into the infected area (gingival sulcus). Additionally, these trays help to maintain the medications for a sufficient time to control the bacteria causing the infection. As healing occurs, patients alter the frequency and duration that they wear their trays. What is Perio Protect? Perio Protect is a comprehensive method that is customized for individual patients to help manage biofilms - communities of bacteria - growing in the spaces or pockets between teeth and gum tissue. The overall goal of Perio Protect is to manage oral biofilm with minimally invasive dentistry for lasting oral health. The standard cleaning procedures in a dental office help remove plaque and tartar, in addition to helping reduce bacteria. Unfortunately, bacteria reproduce quickly and biofilms regenerate very easily, so it is difficult to control them between office visits. With Perio Protect, you can place prescribed solutions into periodontal pockets with an appropriately formed, customized dental tray between office visits to help manage biofilm. For most people following the Perio Protect method, the placement of prescribed solutions into a periodontal pocket via a customized prescription tray requires only minutes each day. Patients describe the tray delivery as comfortable and appreciate its non-invasive technology. Your dentist in Toms River is a licensed Perio Protect partner. He will help you get precise impressions of your mouth for the PerioProtect customized trays, and provide you with an appropriate treatment plan to help treat your periodontal disease at home, between office visits.
Dr. Stan Mahan, dentist in Toms River, is a 1981 graduate of New York Universitys College of Dentistry. Dr. Mahan, Toms River dentist, performs the highest quality comprehensive dental care including implants, root canals, porcelain veneers, and cosmetic dentistry.
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