Perio Protect® in Center City Philadelphia

Millions of Americans suffer from gum disease, an infection where inflammation creates periodontal pockets between the gums and teeth. These pockets are one to three millimeters in healthy individuals and four or more millimeters in individuals with gum disease. Dentists measure the pockets to determine the extent of your gum disease. The pockets are an ideal location for plaque to hide and harden into tartar, which will make the pocket larger. It’s impossible to keep the pockets clean with regular brushing and flossing. Without treatment to halt the progression of the disease, an individual can experience severe consequences, including tooth loss.