What is periodontal gel?
Perio Restore® Oral Cleansing Gel is a 1.7% hydrogen peroxide gel formulated to help patients keep periodontal disease at bay in-between each dental visit when used in conjunction with personalized perio treatment trays; such as the Perio Restore customized tray system.
How do you use Perio care gel?
Apply a thin ribbon of the prescribed hydrogen peroxide Perio Gel across the tooth/gum indentations. If needed, use the small brush (or a Q-tip) to evenly distribute the medication throughout the tooth indentations. Remove the trays after the prescribed time has elapsed.
Does Perio Gel whiten teeth?
Whitens Teeth The healing peroxide gel in your Perio Protect trays not only kills gum-disease causing bacteria but it’s also the same active ingredient in many cosmetic whitening treatments. When you wear your Perio Protect trays you’ll begin to see noticeable whitening in just a few weeks.
How long does Perio Gel last?
1 tube of Perio Gel will last 3 weeks, if used 2x a day or 2 weeks if used 3x a day.
How much does Perio gel cost?
How Much Does Treatment With the Perio Protect Method® Cost? Perio Trays provide preventive therapy in the convenience of your home, on your schedule, and at a modest cost. In our office, the cost of Perio Trays is $425.00 per arch treated or $850.00 for a whole mouth.
Do you need a prescription for perio gel?
The Perio Tray® requires a doctor’s prescription, and patients follow usage instructions at home. For most patients, treatment is just minutes each day.
What antibiotic treats gum infections?
Metronidazole (Flagyl): This antibiotic may be prescribed to those patients suffering from severe periodontitis. Metronidazole works best when used in a combination with amoxicillin or tetracycline. Ciprofloxacin: This antibiotic is used to specifically target A.
Is Perio gel over the counter?
Gum Disease Can Lead to Bigger Health Complications. Perio Gel®, an Over-The-Counter Treatment that contains 1.7% Hydrogen Peroxide (highly effective at killing infectious bacteria and reducing inflammation in the gums), is available through Town & Country Compounding.
What is the meaning of perio?
: a branch of dentistry that deals with diseases of the supporting and investing structures of the teeth including the gums, cementum, periodontal membranes, and alveolar bone.
Is peroxide Good for periodontal disease?
Use Hydrogen Peroxide Hydrogen peroxide on gums can reduce plaque. It kills the bacteria that cause gum diseases. The anaerobic bacteria between your teeth can’t survive the oxygen released by hydrogen peroxide. The solution further destroys the plaque barrier.