Periodontal Disease, Bleeding Gums, and Bone Loss Around Teeth
Non-Surgical Alternative to gum surgery in mild to moderate cases
Cardiovascular disease is America’s leading cause of death, and inflammation is a key feature it shares with gum disease. While cholesterol-lowering medications can reduce death from heart disease and stroke by 25%, the rate jumps to 79% when anti-inflammation medication is added, according to cardiologist Paul Ridker, M.D.
Science has confirmed that silent gum infections are associated with heart disease, stroke, pneumonia, diabetes, and premature birth with low birth weight.
Research
According to studies 80% of biopsies of arterial plaque contain viable oral bacteria, and 60% have more than one species. Gum inflammation is linked to coronary artery disease by angiography and carotid plaque by FDG-PET imaging (Auer et al, Circulation, 2006) . “Periodontal disease correlates with and may be predictive of macrophage (immune cell) infiltration within carotid plaques.” (Tawakol et al, Circulation, 2006).
Not Me
Periodontal disease is the most common infection around the world. Two out of three Americans ages 35 – 44 have periodontal disease (World Health Organization, 2003), and 90% among those ages 55 – 64. Busy people just don’t have all day to fuss over brushing and flossing.
The Culprit
Biofilm is a film of salivary protein and resident oral bacteria attached to teeth surface below gum line. Under stress, dehydration, bad diet, and poor oral hygiene, dormant bacteria multiply and turn nasty. The biofilm then becomes a hot bed for periodontal inflammation. Bleeding points under the gums become pumping stations for spreading periodontal infection all over the body. Gum inflammation’s effect on the whole body is real and can be morbid.
New Solution
PerioProtect is a FDA approved medical device made by certified dentists to treat periodontal disease at home with in-office care. Custom-fitted PerioTrays have a seal that drives peroxide and other anti-bacterials under the gums to breakup biofilms. 99.97% of pathogens are gone in 17 days.
Patients Report
Patients report less bleeding and easier dental cleanings, fresher breath, whiter teeth, and feeling better with more energy after wearing a comfortable set of custom-fit trays 2-3 times for 15 minutes each. Wearing the PerioProtect Trays everyday is the home care portion of a professionally-assisted program to reduce bleeding and inflamed gums painlessly and effectively.
Conclusion
Painless, bleeding gums have been conclusively linked to heart disease, stroke, hormonal imbalances, pancreatic cancer and more. Having healthy gums is both preventive dentistry AND proactive medicine.
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PerioProtect ™ is a comfortable set of custom-fit trays made by a certified dental office as the home care portion of a professionally-assisted program to treat bleeding and inflamed gums painlessly and effectively.
PerioProtect is a proven method that clears 99.97% of the biofilm bacteria in 17 days. Patients where their PerioProtect Trays 2-3 times a day for 15 minutes and find their cleanings are not nearly as bloody or painful.
Whole Health Dental Center supports gum-diseased patients with microscopic analysis, oral hygiene instructions, lifestyle, PerioProtect therapy, nutritional pointers and professional referrals.
