Let's Talk Gum Disease | University Dental Professionals | Chicago, IL

We hired a spokesman to talk about the thing no one wants to talk about.

Half of Americans have chronic gum disease. And half of the problem is that they don’t know how to begin addressing it.

Enter the spokesman.

He knows you have to identify the problem before you can remedy it. He also knows patients want the most comfortable, least-invasive treatment options.

The Spokesman for Gum Disease
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of Americans have some form of gum disease

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of Americans have chronic gum disease

Watch Him Work:

Something worth talking about:
the Perio Protect Method

Start the conversation you’ve been avoiding with your dentist.

It’s not that hard. It can affect your overall health. And with Perio Protect, it can be the difference between repetitive scraping and true relief.

Research shows that patients who complement their treatment plans with Perio Trays have significantly healthier gums with less bleeding and inflammation. [1] [2] [3] [4]

The patented Perio Trays from Perio Protect deliver disease-fighting antimicrobials deep below the gum line. And the results are as encouraging as they are indisputable.

You’ll see.

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Reduction in bleeding among Perio Protect patients

The benefits go beyond treating gum disease.

Whole Health

Your Health

Pathogens gain easy access to the bloodstream via the gums, leading to  potential issues throughout your body.

Non-Invasive

Your Comfort

Perio Trays from Perio Protect are non-invasive. And although they are prescribed by dentists, they are applied by patients—at home, for only minutes a day. 

Hygiene-Whitening

Your Hygiene

Side effects include fresher breath and whiter teeth.

Spokesman-Anatomy

Treating gum disease can benefit your whole body. Ask our spokesman.

After all, he does have a whole body.

The same pathogens that cause gum disease have been shown to contribute to heart disease.

Gum disease can also be an indicator of type 2 diabetes, respiratory disease, colorectal cancer, preterm and low birth-weight babies and even Alzheimer’s.

Treating gum disease with the Perio Protect Method has been shown to reduce the presence of the most damaging pathogens by up to 90%. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Pathogens gain easy access to the bloodstream via the gums, leading to  potential issues throughout your body.

Explore the link between gum disease and the health of your body:

Heart Disease, Stroke, Blood Clots

Heart Disease

The pathogens that cause gum disease are also a leading cause of heart disease. Treating the source may help address both conditions.

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Type II Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes

In studies, patients whose gum disease was treated showed decreased blood sugar levels than those whose gum disease went untreated.

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Respiratory Disease

Respiratory Disease

Bacteria found in gum disease have also been detected in lung tissue of patients with lung abscesses.

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Pre-Term & Low Birth Weight Babies

Pre-Term & Low Birth Weight Babies

Pregnant women with gum disease have a 50% higher incidence of pre-term deliveries and a 57% chance of low birth-weight babies.

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Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease

The bacteria associated with Alzheimer’s have been isolated in the periodontal pockets and along the nerves from the teeth to the brain tissue.

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Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer

A common anaerobic bacterium from periodontal disease has been identified as a driver of colorectal cancer.

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A tale of two trays.

One holds hard, sharp metal. The other holds gum massaging bubbles and bacteria-fighting gel you can administer to yourself.

For some reason, the latter sounds much more desirable. It’s easier and less invasive. And if nothing else, it’s well worth a conversation.

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of patients using Perio Trays in a controlled clinical trial said they would recommend the Perio Protect Method to others.

A tale of two trays.

One holds hard, sharp metal. The other holds gum massaging bubbles and bacteria-fighting gel you can administer to yourself.

For some reason, the latter sounds much more desirable. It’s easier and less invasive. And if nothing else, it’s well worth a conversation.

%

of patients using Perio Trays in a controlled clinical trial said they would recommend the Perio Protect Method to others.

Even the side effects are desirable.

Let’s just suppose for a moment that gum disease isn’t a topic you prefer to lead with. Congratulations, that makes you normal.

You know what else makes you normal? A desire for whiter teeth and fresher breath.

Conveniently, that’s exactly what Perio Protect delivers—comfortably—alongside highly effective gum disease treatment.

The same antimicrobials that treat gum disease also deliver prescription-strength whitening benefits.

So why not start the dialogue there?

Spokesman-Vanity

Let's make the conversation painless.

Whether you're chatting with your dentist about a prescription for Perio Protect or broaching the topic with a loved one who may benefit from fresher breath and healthier gums, it's nice to have a few talking points handy, courtesy of our friendly spokesmodel.

With Your Dentist

That’s an easy one. Just reach out to Dr. Lou Graham or Dr. Susan McMahon at University Dental Professionals.

They’re certified Perio Protect Providers. And they’ll make the conversation as painless as the treatment.

While you’re in the chair, let them know you heard about Perio Protect from a hard-working spokesman.

Then, once you have the prescription, you can treat gum disease while taking a shower or binge watching a show.

With a Loved One

You've read up on how gum health can lead to things like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

If you can detect issues with their breath, chances are you're not alone. And you might be saving them from ongoing embarrassment and oncoming health issues.

If someone you love has stopped treating gum disease because the procedure is too painful or the recovery is inconvenient, let them know there are doctors who understand and can offer the most comfortable treatment possible.

You've heard from our spokesman. Now talk to a real professional.

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Lou Graham, DDS
Lou Graham, DDS
Susan McMahon, DMD
Susan McMahon, DMD

Dr. Lou Graham
Dr. Susan McMahon

University Dental Professionals

773-684-5702

5549 South Cornell Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
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