The World Health Organization published a comprehensive report on oral health with research showing 85% of adults in the United States have some form of gum disease. Statistics tell us more people lose their teeth due to periodontal disease, than any other reason.

PerioProtect is a revolutionary system now available to help patients fight gum disease for a lifetime. This system is a non-invasive treatment that effectively delivers antimicrobial medication around the teeth and below the gum line to kill the bacteria causing periodontal disease. With Dr. Smith’s knowledge and skills he can assist our patients with a long-term homecare maintenance program to manage this disease.

Symptoms of Periodontal Disease include:

• Bleeding gums
• Sensitive teeth
• Obvious plaque, tartar or calculus
• Persistent bad breath (Halitosis)
• Swollen, red or tender gums
• Spaces developing between the teeth due to bone loss
• Receding gums (teeth appear longer)
• Loose and mobile teeth

The above symptoms are the body’s response to a bacterial infection in the gum tissue around the teeth. When nothing is done to correct this problem, the body is constantly fighting a low grade chronic infection that may lead to other diseases in the body. People who have untreated gum disease may notice they catch colds, viruses and the flu more often than healthy people. This is because the body is always fighting off the bacteria causing the gum disease and their immune system is in overdrive all the time.

Research has shown us the treatment is more important because gum disease has been linked to:

• Type II Diabetes
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Blood Clots and Stroke
• Respiratory Disease
• Alzheimer’s Disease

Call our knowledgeable staff to set up a consultation appointment to see if you may be a candidate for PerioProtect, the revolutionary new non-invasive system for fighting gum disease.