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