Do Your Gums Ever Bleed When You Floss? Don't Ignore This Red Flag — Consider Perio Gel®
Bleeding Gums Are the First Sign of Infection
Bleeding gums while flossing or brushing is often the first sign of infection that can lead to chronic problems. Studies have traced the pathogens responsible for gum disease to the same pathogens linked to systemic inflammation and other illnesses. Managing the bacteria and infection in your gums early may help prevent chronic diseases down the road.
Gingivitis and Gum Disease
Gingivitis — inflammation of the gums that often causes bleeding — is a warning sign that appears before actual gum disease (periodontitis) develops. Gum disease is more common than most people realize, affecting an estimated 80% of Americans.
If you notice any bleeding, even mild, mention it to your dentist so you can work together to prevent progression to gum disease and other conditions. With the right regimen, you may be able to get things under control.
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Gum disease begins with bacterial growth in your mouth, around your teeth and below your gums. Regular dental cleanings can address bacteria effectively, but bacterial growth resumes hours after a cleaning. If you are already experiencing mild bleeding, brushing and flossing often can't reach deep enough — and the problem continues to progress.
Bacterial plaque builds up on and around the teeth, releasing acids that attack enamel and lead to decay. Tartar forms along the gum lines, irritating the gums and causing inflammation that can result in long-term health damage — and if left unaddressed, bone loss and tooth loss.
Source: WebMD
What Is a Periodontal Pocket?
Bacteria along the gumline form colonies that grow deep between the teeth and below the gum tissue — a space called the periodontal pocket. A healthy pocket depth, measured during cleanings, is 1–3 mm. Any measurement above 4 mm is a potential cause for concern, which is why your dentist tracks these depths at every visit.
Medication can be applied directly into the periodontal pockets using a tray to greatly reduce the amount of bacteria.
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We Work With You and Your Practitioner
At Town & Country Compounding, we work closely with both the patient and the practitioner to yield the best outcomes.
Schedule a Consultation →Introducing Perio Gel®
Perio Gel® reduces the amount of bacteria in gum pockets that you cannot reach with brushing or flossing alone. Success is measured simply: gums that don't bleed.
Perio Gel® is an OTC oral gel delivered beneath the gums. It contains hydrogen peroxide, which fights bacteria deep under the gums while releasing oxygen so healthy bacteria can thrive.
When used with the Perio Tray™, the gel reaches into the pockets to fight the bacteria that causes gum disease. It is suitable for anyone from early-stage gingivitis to more advanced periodontitis. As a bonus, Perio Gel® also freshens breath and delivers prescription-strength whitening benefits — so you can fight gum disease while freshening your breath and whitening your teeth.
Address Your Oral Health with Town & Country
Town & Country Compounding supplies dental and periodontal offices as well as individual patients with Perio Gel®. We can supply and ship large quantities. Buy 6 or more and receive a discounted price.
Perio Gel® has also added a new formulation — now available in stock — that is saccharin-free and uses xylitol instead.
Perio Gel®
$20/tube (when you buy 6 or more)
Less than 6: $23/tube
Over-the-counter — we can ship anywhere.
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Perio Gel X®
Saccharin-free with xylitol.
$25/tube
$22/tube (when you buy 6 or more)
Over-the-counter — we can ship anywhere.
Purchase Here →Perio Gel® and Vibramycin Syrup
Vibramycin (doxycycline) syrup is often prescribed alongside Perio Protect trays. Doxycycline can help reduce bacteria below the gum line, easing inflammation and reducing bleeding — and it can help decrease the depth of periodontal pockets.
Source: Mayo Clinic
Downsides to Commercial Vibramycin
Commercial Vibramycin is frequently on backorder and unavailable from the manufacturer, leaving prescribers looking for alternatives for their patients using Perio Trays. Additionally, the commercial formulation is known to cause staining on the teeth.
"After about 3–4 months of using the product, I began to notice something that freaked me out a little bit. I had this brown/black gunk between my teeth, especially in the back... At my 6-month check-up, they said it is because of the Vibramycin. I really wish I was told about this upfront. But the good news is, I didn't have any tartar for them to scrape away and my gum pockets had been reduced."
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Town & Country compounds a sugar-free, dye-free Doxycycline syrup when Vibramycin syrup is unavailable for the Perio Protect system. Our formula is dye-free, so it does not cause tooth staining.
Prescribers can call, fax, or prescribe the doxycycline 50 mg/mL dye-free suspension at 201-447-2020.
Prescribe Doxycycline Syrup →Compounded Solutions at Town & Country
Our goal is to help patients find solutions like Perio Gel or compounded Doxycycline to address progressing gingivitis before it leads to gum disease, bone damage, or tooth loss. When certain bacteria get under the gums unchecked, the next step is an extremely painful cleaning procedure called deep scaling and planing — something we work hard to help patients avoid.
We work with patients and prescribers to address issues as early as possible. Get in touch with us today for orders and questions.
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