Saint Louis Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry
Gum Disease - Perio Protect Treatment Alternative
Non Invasive - Non Surgical Intervention
A number of studies have shown that various forms of Periodontal Disease have up to a 75% incidence rate in adults. And... many of these adults are unaware of having the the beginning stages of these diseases.
Most of us, however, may notice the minor systems and dismiss them entirely or attribute them to brushing our teeth too hard or eating too many spicy foods.
Avoidance behavior in dentistry is fairly standard. We all tend to avoid thinking about problem issues, especially if they are minor, until they become significant. Tiny cavities become cavernous cavities before we have them treated.
With gum disease however, a minor issue can become quite serious, causing bleeding gums and irreversible loss of teeth and critical bone mass.
Nearly everyone who has suspected they may have a gum problem typically shares some of the concepts represented in the following list:
Embarrassment because you hate to floss (very common)
Embarrassed about gums already beginning to bleed
Fear of surgery
Fear of losing teeth
Foul breath
Sensitive or sore teeth
Fearful of painful treatment
Expensive treatments
When the symptoms become severe and impossible to ignore or dismiss, we tend to start paying attention. Bleeding gums, persistent foul breath or perhaps loosening of teeth moves us into action. Unfortunately this degree of belated intervention is at the critical stage, which will probably cause serious bone, tissue and tooth loss.
Comfortable and Convenient Treatment Choices
In our office, Dr. Schlotz is able to provide a number of intervention treatments regardless of whatever stage of gum disease is present. Minor symptoms are can be treated non-surgically with some basic patient education, a thorough cleaning followed up with some short term antibiotic medications.
Advanced stages of gum disease can be treated with Perio Protect® an FDA approved procedure that enables Dr. Schlotz to provide non invasive effective treatment with:
No Painful Scraping
No Expensive Surgery
No Lengthy Appointments
No Shots
No Pain
The Perio Protect system, a popular choice for patients seeking non surgical treatments, has been proven (over 16 years of research and clinical trials) to kill harmful bacteria within 72 hours.
Foul breath is eliminated for many patients. Swelling and inflammation becomes more controlled and eventually leads to the elimination of bleeding gums.
How Perio Protect Works
Dr. Schlotz will fit you with custom made trays, similar to athletic mouthguards.
A special antibiotic gel is formulated and placed inside of the trays. The antibiotic gel seeps in above and below the gumline which begins to eliminate all bacteria and calculus (tartar).
Based on your diagnosis, an instruction sheet outlining frequency of wear is given to you to take home. The entire treatment is done in the comfort of your own home. You will notice, as treatment progresses, that your teeth will become whiter while your breath becomes fresher.
During occasional follow up visits in our office, our hygienist will gently remove any remaining softened deposits and evaluate the progress of treatment. The visits will be quick, easy, and painless.
Perio Protect offers a new way of eliminating most connective tissue and gingival tissue diseases without traditional perio surgery
Contact us at (314) 843-0500 to schedule an evaluation to learn more about this new non invasive treatment choice for gum disease.
You can also contact Dr. Schlotz directly via our on-line Ask The Dentist Form. Dr. Schlotz will respond to you directly with the answers you are seeking.
*Standard Disclaimer and Patient Information per: Missouri State Board Regulations as pertaining to Teeth Whitening, Cosmetic, Sedation & Implant Dentistry...
All are non-specialty interest areas that require no specific educational training to advertise. Drs. Schlotz and Von Rump are GENERAL DENTISTS and are engaged in the practice of GENERAL DENTISTRY in the State Of Missouri. Thus, they are NOT licensed in the specialties of prosthodontics, orthodontics, periodontics or oral-maxillofacial surgery.
TMJ Treatment is a non-specialty area not recognized by the ADA and requires no specific educational training to advertise.
*Standard Disclaimer and Patient Information Regarding Oral Sedation and Dentistry performed under General Anesthesia (commonly referred to as Sleep Dentistry)
Conscious Sedation is taught as part of post graduate residency programs approved by the ADA. Dr. Wm Schlotz and Von Rump have not completed such an ADA approved residency program.
It is a requirement (set forth by the Missouri Dental Board) that a licensed dentist be further licensed (Division of Professional Registration, State of Missouri) to perform oral sedation (aka Enteral Conscious Sedation) in the state of Missouri. Dr. Schlotz and Team have taken the Mandatory Training and Education for this licensure which includes over 20 hrs of training and education in the area of Oral Sedation and Medical Emergency Management. Dr. Schlotz and Team have also taken a 2nd Non-Mandatory course (of 25 hrs) in Oral Sedation and Emergency Medical Management.
Upon this licensure in the field of Oral Sedation, an "Enteral Conscious Sedation Permit" is thereby issued to licensee. Dr. William J. Schlotz has received certification and has been issued License #2009005253.
PLAZA HEALTH Dentistry has received an ENTERAL CONSCIOUS SEDATION SITE CERTIFICATE issued by the Missouri Dental Board (certificate/license #2009004858).
Dr. Schlotz and Von Rump are not providers of Deep Sedation Dentistry (wherein the treating dentist is also responsible for the deep sedation - commonly referred to as "sleep dentistry").
General Dentistry at PLAZA HEALTH Dentistry is performed under General Anesthesia ONLY in concert with Premier Dental Anesthesiology (Board Certified MDs) as the attending caregivers and physicians of the general anesthesia.
PLAZA HEALTH Dentistry has been issued, by the Missouri Dental Board, a DEEP SEDATION/GENERAL ANESTHESIA SITE CERTIFICATE (#2008025661).