Perio Protect Trays Home Care

Those with healthy gums:

• Wear 1x a day for 15-20 minutes
• Place a straight line of the Perio gel across the occlusal arch and place the tray into your mouth
• If it is more comfortable to wear one tray at a time, then this method will take 30-40 minutes total
• Remove trays, rinse out mouth and trays with cold water, then place trays in container to dry
• 1 tube of Perio gel will last 6 weeks, if used 1x a day

Those with active gum infection:

• Trays may be recommended to wear 2x to 3x a day, depending on the health of individual’s mouth
• In office evaluation will be required after 2-4 weeks of initial use
• After gums and inflammation recede, long term use is usually 1x day
• If you started out with deeper pocket readings, a second set of trays will likely be recommended in the future after the gum tissue becomes healthy
• 1 tube of Perio Gel will last 3 weeks, if used 2x a day or 2 weeks if used 3x a day

Vibramycin Syrup (for severe bone loss and inflammation):

• Apply 2 drops per perio tray along with the perio gel
• Mix evenly with a toothpick or small brush - recommended and not required since the perio gel will bubble and mix the solution
• May require 4x per day use for the first 2 weeks or until next office visit

Advantages:

• Reduces plaque, calculus, bleeding, and pocket depths
• Promotes healthy gums
• Will freshen breath – Perio gel has a light mint flavor
• Will whiten teeth after using for 5 weeks
• Can wear trays anytime and anywhere - like while driving, reading, playing video games, watching TV

Caution:

• Can cause occasional sensitivity – if so, we have options to alleviate
• Be careful if you have pets – they will chew on the trays
• Clean trays with cold water only (with or without a dedicated toothbrush) - hot water, mouthwashes, and cleaners will warp your trays