Diagnostic & PreventionIn Middletown, CT
Even with diligent brushing and flossing, skipping your bi-annual dental appointments can be risky business. Regular check-ups usually only take about an hour and can save you significantly more time and expense. Seeing the dentist every 6 months allows our team to catch small issues before they become big problems. Keep your smile healthy with preventive care.
Why is preventive dental care important?
Preventive dental cleanings, also known as prophylactic cleanings, are the procedures you likely think of when you’re reminded of the dentist. They’re routine cleanings for patients with healthy gums. The American Dental Association recommends two cleanings per year for most patients. This gives our team a chance to remove plaque and tartar build up, so your smile can stay healthy and beautiful for longer.
Did you know…
If you don’t floss, you’re leaving plaque on 40% of your tooth surfaces!
What to expect at your preventive dental care appointment
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.
