Perio Protect
Las Vegas, NV
According to the World Health Organization, over 75% of the population in the U.S. over 35-years-old has some level of gum disease, such as periodontitis and gingivitis. Symptoms of gum disease include:
- Bleeding when brushing or flossing
- Receding gums
- Swollen, red, or tender gums
- Continual bad breath
- Sensitive teeth
- Loose teeth
- Spaces which have developed between your teeth
If you notice any of these things, you should schedule an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible to see if you have gum disease. It is important to treat gum disease as soon as possible. Research has linked gum disease to several serious overall diseases including:
- Alzheimer’s
- Blood clots
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Preterm and low birth weight babies
- Respiratory disease
- Strokes
The link between these diseases and gum disease is due to the presence of bacteria that travels to other parts of your body causing harm. However, a new technology has been developed to help you fight gum disease, no matter what stage it is in, called Perio Protect.
What It Is
Perio Protect was created by dentists and approved by the FDA for home use. It is a set of custom-made trays that fit over your teeth, which deliver antimicrobial medication to the source of gum disease, eliminating the harmful bacteria that develops in the area between your gums and teeth. As your gums heal, the frequency and duration patients wear the trays is altered.
As a licensed Perio Protect dentist, Dr. Kuiava can prescribe the trays to start your treatment. After making impressions of your teeth, they are sent to a lab. The lab creates you custom-made Perio Protect trays that will precisely fit your individual mouth. Dr. Kuiava will then select the type of medication he thinks will work best for your level of gum disease. Results are rapid and painless.
If you believe you may be suffering from gum disease, and are in the Las Vegas, Nevada area, please contact Dr. Kuiava to see if Perio Protect is right for you.
