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What is the Perio Protect Method™?

The Perio Protect Method™ is a comprehensive treatment approach to help manage oral bacteria (biofilms) associated with periodontal disease (gingivitis and periodontitis). The basic idea behind the Method is to change the microbiological environment of the diseased area for better management of the biofilm responsible for initiating the disease.

Dentists using the Perio Protect Method™ must determine an individualized treatment plan for each patient, and, based on patient conditions, the Perio Protect methodology incorporates mechanical debridement (e.g. scaling and root planing) and/or laser assisted removal of biofilms with patient delivery of prescribed medication into the gingival sulcus or periodontal pocket via a prescription dental tray designed to effect such delivery. The chemical therapy to dissolve bacterial communities and cleanse oral wounds can be administered by patients between office visits with a non-invasive prescription tray. Many doctors prescribe medication first to help dissolve the bacteria and cleanse oral wounds and thus help reduce the scope of invasive procedures which risk introducing bacteria into the blood stream. If surgical treatments are necessary, they are incorporated into the treatment plan. However, the goal is to help patients avoid surgery or repetitive invasive procedures whenever possible.

What does research tell us about the Perio Protect Method™?

Since the Perio Protect Method™ was introduced to the public in 2005, peer-reviewed articles, case studies and research abstracts have appeared in professional journals. Scientific posters have also been presented at professional dental research meetings. The research shows that placing antibiofilm agents with oxidative/oxygenating properties into the pockets via a custom-formed prescription dental tray reduces bacterial populations, decreases bleeding on probing, decreases C-Reactive Protein levels (a known marker of inflammation), and results in decreased periodontal pocket depths.

How much does the Perio Protect Method™ cost?

Because the Perio Protect Method™ is a comprehensive approach that may involve several different therapies, the cost will depend on individual patient needs. Please speak with your dentist about your specific condition and options.

What is Perio Protect, LLC?

Perio Protect, LLC is a company working to promote knowledge, understanding and treatments for oral biofilms responsible for periodontal infections causing gingivitis and periodontitis. Perio Protect, LLC fulfills these purposes by sponsoring continuing education programs for the dental profession and research on integrated approaches for oral biofilm management.

A Perio Tray® is uniquely designed to fit each patient precisely. An impression of your mouth will be taken and sent with a prescription to a specialized dental laboratory for custom fabrication. Patients will receive detailed usage instructions based on their individual needs. For most people, the Perio Tray® is used for only minutes each day. Patients describe the Perio Tray® as comfortable, convenient, and easy to use. They especially appreciate its non-invasive technology.

Perio Trays® were cleared by the FDA in 2004 with the intended use to place solutions of the clinician's choice into gingival crevices or periodontal pockets, the space that can develop between teeth and gum tissues when gum disease is present. Dentists may prescribe Perio Trays® when medications placed into the periodontal pocket could benefit a patient's oral health.

What doctors, hygienists and patients are saying about Perio Protect:

“This is by far the best perio treatment out there.”
- Dr. Robert Nisson, Henderson, NV

“This is a revolutionary treatment!!!”
- Dr. Owen Waldman, Scottsdale, AZ

“In my thirty-five years of dentistry, I have never seen anything like this. It does the same for perio that fluoride does for cavities.”
-Dr. Terry Spahl, St. Paul, MN

“I have had amazing results with the Perio Protect Method! My personal patients have seen pocket reductions from 8 to 2mm. This morning I had a patient who saw me on May 8, 2007 and today on a follow up recall that same pocket which was an 8mm pocket is now at 3mm. It represents a 1mm per month reduction! FANTASTIC!! We have repeated these results over and over and over again.”
- Dr. Randolph Sun, Lakeport, CA

“In my 32 years as a dental hygienist, I’ve never come across anything that works this well..”
- Linda Schowengerdt, RDH, Nevada, MO

“The results we have seen with the use of Perio Protect in my practice have been just short of miraculous. Nothing I have ever tried has been as successful in reducing inflammation and pocket depths as the Perio Protect technique.”
- Dr. Jack Fifield, McKee, KY

“This is a great service for patients. In over 30 years of practice, I have never seen anything work like this.”
- Dr. Allen Sprinkle, Arlington, TX

“I have seen a remarkable improvement over the last year using the Perio Protect Method for patients that I have treated for twenty or thirty years without the success that I now have. I can also confirm the improvement by the reduction in harmful bacteria that I see using my phase contrast microscope. This is becoming more important with patients who have heart problems or a stroke.”
- Dr. Ronald Cohen, Brooklyn, NY

“These trays will reduce the need for osseous surgery by more than 50%. These are revolutionary!”
- Dr. Gary Wiele, Clayton, MO

“I started 10 patients the first month, 15 the second. About 30% of my patients need this Perio Protect system”
-D. Allinson DDS, Kirksville, MO

“I just got back from the Periodontist and he was amazed and wanted to know what I had done to correct the condition. I told him about using the Perio Protect system. He told me that my condition is great. He said he wouldn’t need to see me for a year and then only for a check up!”
-Patient: S.O., Elizabeth, AR

“I always felt I was failing my perio patients who did what I asked and still had problems. I used your method and the bleeding was GONE within one to two weeks. Now we have a way that works to help them.”
-T. Loughary, DDS, Jacksonville, IL

“I was surprised at the Perio Protect system results. No, not surprised, AMAZED! I was a “Doubting Thomas,” but no longer.
Perio Protect works just like you told us it would.”
-T. Deeter, DDS, Bismark, ND

“My bleeding gums stopped bleeding in two days! And the bleeding hasn't come back. That was over two years ago. I feel healthier now and my teeth are whiter. This is a totally painless and easy method that I use every day. My teeth feel as clean as if I just had a professional teeth cleaning every time I use the trays. ”
-D.N.D., St. Louis, MO