Chronic Bad Breath or Bleeding Gums? This Could Mean Chronic Diseases Down the Road.
Perio Gel® (Hydrogen Peroxide 1.7% OTC Dental Gel) is an option to try.
According to a study published in 2018, nearly half of American adults — potentially 65 million people — have gum disease (gingivitis or periodontitis). Infections in the gums can create an entryway for bacteria to enter the body and contribute to broader health problems.
*The FDA clears the use of H₂O₂ for 14 days. Longer use requires professional supervision.Your Immune System & Gum Health
Gum health affects your immune system. Bacteria can spread from the gums to other parts of the body. Research has shown connections between gum disease inflammation and conditions including heart disease, blood clots and strokes, respiratory disease, type 2 diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease.
"What begins as bacteria on the teeth form colonies and slide between the surfaces and into the spaces between the teeth and gums known as periodontal pockets. These pockets can quickly become breeding grounds for the bacteria and form communities called biofilms."
What This Means for Practitioners
Practitioners who work in areas of potential mucosal or aerosol contact — including dentists and those performing procedures on the respiratory tract and upper digestive tract — face elevated risk and have sought ways to reduce transmission.
Some of hydrogen peroxide's actions on the virus:
- Disrupts the viral envelope
- Reduces the viral ability to replicate
- Inactivates enzymes in the virus
- Reduces the ability of the virus to bind to cells
Hydrogen peroxide kills viruses on contact. Rinsing or brushing with Perio Gel may help reduce viral load in saliva and lower the risk of oral transmission. For this reason, dentists may ask patients to pretreat with a peroxide product before an office visit.
Additional Information →Why a Gel — Not Just a Rinse?
The American Dental Association recommends gargling with 1.5% hydrogen peroxide to reduce salivary viral load. However, simply gargling may not keep the hydrogen peroxide in contact with the oral cavity long enough to be effective.
Liquid hydrogen peroxide has a "burst" effect — when it encounters a virus or bacteria, it releases all of its active material immediately, lasting only 1–2 minutes.
A gel formulation keeps hydrogen peroxide in prolonged contact with the mouth, making it a more effective delivery format.
Perio Gel® — No Prescription Required
Perio Gel® contains 1.7% Hydrogen Peroxide, which kills infectious bacteria and reduces gum inflammation. It is available over the counter through Town & Country Compounding.
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