Cleaning & HygieneIn Middletown, CT

Did you know…
Nitrous Oxide
Nervous about treatment, but want to avoid being deeply sedated? With nitrous oxide, you’ll experience a floaty, worry-free feeling that won’t leave you with side effects. Right after treatment, you can drive yourself home and get back to your day-to-day routine.


Find Cavities Early
Caries detection devices, like Diagnodent, help us find cavities when they’re still very small. Finding cavities early gives us options in how to treat them. For instance, minor tooth decay can be reversed with fluoride treatments. Cavity detection devices are also useful in finding cavities that are not visible, such as those that sit below the gumline.

Cleaning & Hygiene
Really See Your Smile
Intraoral photos help establish a baseline for your oral health. With these photos, we can monitor any issues and determine whether they’re getting better or worse. We can also send photos to specialists to help them better diagnose problems.


What is Perio Protect?
Perio Protect is a non-invasive, at-home treatment that works alongside in-office periodontal care to help manage and prevent gum disease. This system uses custom-fitted trays—called Perio Trays®—designed to deliver a low-concentration hydrogen peroxide gel deep below the gumline. These trays allow medication to reach the bacteria responsible for periodontal disease in places brushing and flossing simply can’t.
Unlike traditional antibiotic treatments or more aggressive surgical options, Perio Protect is gentle, effective, and designed for long-term use as part of your daily routine. The trays are worn for just minutes a day and are FDA-cleared for use in managing periodontal disease.
Benefits of Perio Protect
Our comfortable, well-appointed office provides a relaxing and spa-like experience for every patient. Our amenities include:
- Cost-Effective Preventive Care: With proper use, Perio Protect can offer long-term savings by reducing the need for advanced periodontal procedures.
- Enhances In-Office Results: When used as recommended, Perio Protect supports the results of your professional cleanings and periodontal therapy—helping maintain healthy gums between visits.
- Prevents Disease Progression: By reducing harmful bacteria on a daily basis, this system can help prevent the need for more invasive and costly treatments in the future.
- Convenient and Comfortable: The custom trays are soft, comfortable, and easy to incorporate into your daily routine—no injections, no surgery, and no downtime required.
- Freshens Breath and Gently Whitens Teeth: Many patients notice an improvement in breath odor and even mild teeth whitening as a bonus side effect from the hydrogen peroxide gel.

Frequently Asked Questions
Check out these frequently asked questions, or call us to speak with our team.
What is
Perio Protect?
Perio Protect is a non-invasive, at-home treatment that works alongside in-office periodontal care to help manage and prevent gum disease. This system uses custom-fitted trays—called Perio Trays®—designed to deliver a low-concentration hydrogen peroxide gel deep below the gumline. These trays allow medication to reach the bacteria responsible for periodontal disease in places brushing and flossing simply can’t.
Unlike traditional antibiotic treatments or more aggressive surgical options, Perio Protect is gentle, effective, and designed for long-term use as part of your daily routine. The trays are worn for just minutes a day and are FDA-cleared for use in managing periodontal disease.
Benefits of
Perio Protect
- Enhances In-Office Results: When used as recommended, Perio Protect supports the results of your professional cleanings and periodontal therapy—helping maintain healthy gums between visits.
- Prevents Disease Progression: By reducing harmful bacteria on a daily basis, this system can help prevent the need for more invasive and costly treatments in the future.
- Convenient and Comfortable: The custom trays are soft, comfortable, and easy to incorporate into your daily routine—no injections, no surgery, and no downtime required.
- Freshens Breath and Gently Whitens Teeth: Many patients notice an improvement in breath odor and even mild teeth whitening as a bonus side effect from the hydrogen peroxide gel.
- Cost-Effective Preventive Care: With proper use, Perio Protect can offer long-term savings by reducing the need for advanced periodontal procedures.
At Apollonia Dental, Dr. James McGrath may recommend Perio Protect as part of your personalized gum health plan. If you’re looking for a simple and effective way to support your periodontal care at home, we’re here to help you get started.


