What Perio Protect Treatment Involves

Perio Protect uses custom-fitted trays to deliver medication directly below the gumline, reaching bacteria that a toothbrush or standard cleaning can't fully access. Our approach includes:

• Periodontal Evaluation: Measuring gum pockets to assess how far the disease has progressed.
• Custom Tray Fitting: Creating trays specific to your mouth for accurate medication delivery.
• At-Home Medication Delivery: Applying prescribed gel using the trays as part of a daily routine.
• Ongoing Monitoring: Rechecking pocket depth and gum health over time.
• Combination Care: Pairing Perio Protect with cleanings or scaling when needed.

Treatment is typically ongoing rather than a single fix, since gum disease is a condition to manage rather than cure outright.

Signs You May Have Gum Disease

Early gum disease is easy to miss because it rarely hurts. Common signs worth having checked include gums that bleed during brushing or flossing, persistent bad breath that doesn't improve with brushing, gums that look red or swollen rather than pink and firm, and teeth that feel slightly loose or seem to be shifting. Patients near 07107 and Bloomfield sometimes assume bleeding gums are just from brushing too hard, when it's often an early sign worth mentioning at a checkup.

Why Perio Protect Instead of Deep Cleaning Alone

Traditional scaling and root planing remove buildup at the time of the appointment, but bacteria can return between visits. Perio Protect adds an at-home component, letting medication reach below the gumline daily rather than only during in-office visits. That said, it's often used alongside professional cleanings rather than replacing them entirely - the two work together rather than one substituting for the other. Patients near Rutgers University–Newark managing ongoing gum sensitivity often find the at-home piece easier to stick with than repeated in-office deep cleanings alone.

A Misconception About Gum Disease

Many patients assume gum disease is only a concern once teeth start feeling loose. In reality, early-stage gum disease, called gingivitis, is often reversible with the right care, while waiting until teeth shift usually means the condition has already progressed further than it needed to.

Why Newark Patients Choose Nova Dental for Perio Protect

• Experience combining Perio Protect with routine periodontal care.
• Custom trays fitted specifically to each patient's mouth.
• Two Newark locations for evaluations, fittings, and follow-up visits.
• Ongoing monitoring to track gum health over time, not just a one-time fix.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Perio Protect a replacement for regular dental cleanings?
   Not usually - it's typically used alongside cleanings rather than instead of them, targeting bacteria between visits.
2. How long does it take to see improvement in gum health?
   It varies by case, but many patients notice reduced bleeding and swelling within a few weeks of consistent use.
3. Can gum disease be reversed once it starts?
   Early-stage gingivitis is often reversible with proper care, though more advanced periodontal disease is generally managed rather than fully cured.

Dealing With Bleeding or Swollen Gums?

Gum symptoms are worth addressing before they progress further. Call 973-755-3500 / 973-604-1600 to schedule an evaluation at one of our Newark offices.

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