Dr. Katz Perio Therapy Gum Care, Gel, Toothpaste, Maximum Strength Clinical Formula , 3.5-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 2)

by Dr. Harold Katz

Product Features

• World's #1 clinical oxygenating gum care toothpaste
• Concentrated perio2 provides healthy oxygen to damaged gum tissue and attacks nasty anaerobic bacteria
• Zincrx provides natural antimicrobial zinc ions to fight problem bacteria
• Coq10 helps provide energy to damaged cells
• Certified kosher

Product Description

For superior oral hygiene. The concentrated PeriO2 and Zinc Rx formula. Contents: One 100 ml tube PerioTherapy Gel/Toothpaste; 2 sachets of TheraBreath Dental Floss; and Dr. Katz's Oral Health Secrets (booklet). Good health starts in the mouth. I developed this advanced gel-toothpaste for my family and patients to use at home. I believe it is the best gel-toothpaste available today. Dr. Harold Katz. Invigorating natural minty taste. Our highest level of CoQ10, aloe vera, tea tree oil, and xylitol. No SLS. No saccharin. No artificial flavors or colors. A healthy mouth is the doorway to a healthy body! How the PerioTherapy Formula Helps - Concentrated PeriO2 provides healthy oxygen to damaged gum tissue and also attacks nasty anaerobic bacteria. ZincRx provides natural anti-microbial zinc ions to help fight problem bacteria. CoQ10 helps provide energy to damaged cells. Pyrophosphates help to prevent plaque and tartar from building up on tooth surfaces. Also with all-natural Aloe Vera and Tea Tree Oil. Dr. Katz's PerioTherapy Gel/Toothpaste has been clinically tested to effectively help promote healthy gum tissue and overall oral health with daily use and after following a specific therapeutic regimen. PerioTherapy Gel/Toothpaste is professionally formulated with patented PeriO2, an effective, powerful oxygenating compound, which has been shown in scientific studies to attack the anaerobic bacteria responsible for many periodontal (gum) problems. If you have an ongoing periodontal (gum) problem, please consult an oral care specialist. Please consult a qualified healthcare practitioner for medical advice. (Statements regarding PerioTherapy have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat or cure any disease.) Our products are not tested on animals.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B001ET7JQE
• UPC: 697029050118
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,261 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
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Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worked fast on swollen, receding gums, September 27, 2010

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This review is from: Dr. Katz Perio Therapy Gum Care, Gel, Toothpaste, Maximum Strength Clinical Formula , 3.5-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 2) (Health and Beauty)

Please note the update at the bottom of this review.

If you are looking for minty-fresh or fizzy, this isn't what you seek, but if you want to take a good shot at fixing your troubled gums yourself, this is worth it.

I had one area of my mouth where gum loss was apparent - the gum had receded upwards leaving an evident "hole" next to the top of the tooth where gum should be. Trying different things, I'd coax it back down, but it would recede again. The two teeth in the area were getting wiggly too. Recently a swelling had appeared high over the tooth, initially not painful, but getting tender-er as it grew. I also developed something like a scab on the gum touching the tooth, perhaps gum disease, perhaps a small injury as the result of me doing too much brushing and disturbing the area further.

I had been trying different things as a fix (a spinning Oral-B plaque-remover, a Sonicare brush, swishing w/ hydrogen peroxide, applying Neosporin to the spot before bed, not recommended since it's not for oral use but I was getting desperate). Nothing worked long term. I ordered the kit containing this gel cleaner, the mouthwash, trays, and floss.

THIS was what I needed- something that worked AND encouraged regular use. Unlike my home-grown attempts, I used the kit with regularity and confidence. I have used only the mouthwash and toothgel and floss, and have not yet used the trays. (Not much floss was provided, so I have used regular floss too.)

Within a week and a half I could see a difference. My gum is back in place (no hole) and the swelling above is going down. The teeth in the vicinity are more firmly rooted. My mouth stays clean-feeling long after brushing and swishing. It's not "minty fresh" but there's an obvious lack of scuzz on the teeth for a long period of time, longer than with regular toothpaste and mouthwash, even after eating. I swish with the mouthwash anytime I think of it. The toothgel also has done a fine job of getting off some old tartar on the back of my bottom front teeth (a problem spot for me since childhood) that nothing else would remove, even the high tech brushes. Perhaps the combination of the brushes with this gel is a winner.

Like other users, during the transition, I developed a funky taste in my mouth that made even plain water taste icky, but that seems to have passed, lasting only maybe 4-5 days.

Some users want the minty taste we've been conditioned to think equals "clean". This gel is a little boring tasting. But you know what? Minty fresh gel or paste wasn't fixing my gums like this stuff is. I'm enough of a grown-up to pass by the pleasure of taste for something that actually works. If you need the strong mint taste, then brush once a day with the old stuff and be happy, or chew some Xylitol mint gum, but make this your mainstay.

My routine now is to swish with hydrogen peroxide, brush with PerioTherapy gel, rinse with PerioTherapy mouthwash. I do this three times daily and floss once or twice. Six or eight minutes a day is not a lot of hassle for healthy teeth and gums.

Today I'm re-ordering the tooth gel and if there's changes in the effectiveness in the future, I will gladly come back and edit this review, but for now I'm very satisfied. If you have gum issues and want to try to fix them without chancing a dental visit that could lead to more than you are ready to do, by all means give the kit a fair trial. Once you've done that and established that it works for you, you can re-order the components as needed to maintain the results.

[Ingredients:

Tooth gel: Sorbitol, hydrated silica, water, aloe vera, gel, glycerine (from vegetable sources), PeriO2 (stabilized Oxychlor compounds), tetrapotassium pyrophosphate, Xylitol, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, carageenan, sodium flouride, zince gluconate, CoQ10 (ubiquinone), essential oil of peppermint, natural flavor, sodium benzoate.

Oral rinse: Purified water, PeriO2 (proprietary stabilized Oxychlor compounds), Zinc gluconate, sodium bicarbonate, tea tree oil, essential oil of spearmint, citric acid, sodium benzoate, PEG 40, hydrogenated castor oil.]

Addendum, Dec 2011: I still think this is a good product but in the interest of honesty I have to add more information. Instead of being chicken, I should have gone to a dentist and gotten a real diagnosis. Self-treatment without professional diagnosis can be dangerous. It turns out I have somewhat advanced gum disease. The use of the product did not cause it, and may have slowed it, or maybe even covered it up for a while. I had no clue what was wrong until a slightly wiggly tooth got more wiggly and made me get to a dentist, who has sent me on to a periodontist for a series of stuff that will include cleanings and extractions. The puffy lump over the tooth was infection moving into the gum, and over time it has destroyed some bone so the tooth has nothing to cling to now. I was probably too far along for any product to save me.

I've learned that a lot of things can factor into gum disease, and poor oral hygiene is not always the cause. I have darn near flawless teeth and brushed and flossed and gargled more than most people so it blew me away to get this. My dentist has said of mouth care "It will become your new religion" and indeed it has because once you have gum disease it lurks and tries to come back. I will be getting professional cleanings 3-4 times a year. Every night in front of TV I am flossing, using tiny in-between brushes, rubber picks. Every morning I get up and water pic. I swish with Plax and brush after every meal or snack and usually water pic too. I am consuming lots of Xylitol (gum and mints and in toothpaste) and using Biotene PBF formula. The layman's explanation is that Xylitol is a sugar the bacteria in your mouth will consume, but they can't digest it so theoretically it starves them. Biotene PBF and Plax both focus on getting rid of plaque or "bio film" and we are going to hear more about this in time to come. Nutshell version is that there is a difference between free-floating bacteria and bacteria that has settled down in a single spot and become bio film or plaque. Bio film happens in your mouth when the bacteria is setting up housekeeping on a solid surface, like a tooth. Once that happens the bacteria gets sophisticated and begins to work together, and actually communicate, changing how it behaves and making it more destructive. The scientists call it "quorum sensing" and it's a little scary such small idiot creepies can do this anywhere, let alone in your mouth. Oh- and you can give gum disease to your spouse, or get it from them too.

I have been on the other side of the fence where you say "For Pete's sake, how much time do you want to spend on this?" My answer is "Whatever it takes so I get to keep my teeth."

So yes, I believe this is a good product, but be sure not to substitute it for getting real cleanings and getting the input of a professional.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product for reversing effects of periodontal disease, July 23, 2009

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I had a rude awakening at the dentist about three years ago when I was told my gums were practically going to rot if I did not do something about early onset for gum disease. Two hours of hell in that dentist chair to get rid of all the bacteria under my gums was enough to straighten me out. From then on I started flossing more and using PerioTherapy as toothpaste. From that point my checkups take maybe 30 mins and the tooth cleanings were painless! Thank you Dr.Katz for creating something that actually works well for people with this disease.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite store bought toothpaste!!!, December 14, 2009

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This review is from: Dr. Katz Perio Therapy Gum Care, Gel, Toothpaste, Maximum Strength Clinical Formula , 3.5-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 2) (Health and Beauty)

This toothpaste is a clear gel and works well with my Sonicare Electric Toothbrush. This is a perfect everyday toothpase.

(The Dr. Katz ultra whitening toothpaste is also wonderful, but I only use it occasionally--it is a little bit gritty and VERY thick, so it doesn't work as well with my Sonicare.)

I have tried MANY MANY brands of toothpaste in ALL price ranges. I look for brands that are organic or have natural ingredients--"healthy toothpastes." I have also tried virtually every brand available at Walmart or comparable stores.

Dr. Katz perio gel does a great job of cleaning my teeth and there is NO yucky aftertaste if I eat or drink something soon after brushing.

My husband has commented that he misses having a flavoring added to his toothpaste. However, I appreciate not having cinnamon, mint or some other flavoring added. So, this may be a personal preferance to consider. I told hubby he can use a mouthwash if he wants to minty up his breath. I like CLEAN in my mouth and this toothpaste gets me there.

I like the CLEAR gel. The clear gel minimizes the "white sprinkles" on my clothes problem--the sprinkles don't show if I make them.

Other than making my own toothpase, this is the best I have found that can be purchased in a ready to use gel.

The price of this toothpaste puts it out of reach for some consumers. This is unfortunate, because it is a wonderful product. Perhaps the price is high because of the "Perio" benefits it boasts and/or having Dr. Katz name on the label. Clearly, this product was intended for a niche market.

The ingredient list does not support the high price in my opinion. But, then again, the product is wonderful and I have not found any other brand of toothpaste that comes near to being comparable.

I would like to see the price on this gel toothpaste come down and see the marketing skewed towards regular oral hygiene. I think if the price dropped and the marketing was redirected, this gel toothpaste would have a great chance of capturing a significant market share. It is GREAT toothpaste!

Does the product live up to its perio claims? I don't know. I have used a sonicare for years and floss daily, so I didn't see a difference in my oral health. High quality ready made toothpaste is a conveniece.

When I make my own toothpaste, I use a mixture of Virgin Coconut Oil (gold label) from Tropical Traditions, aloe vera gel, emu oil (pharmaceutical grade), oregano oil and baking soda. Several months worth can be mixed up at a time. I am sharing this info because this is a great alternative to other toothpastes if you can't afford Dr. Katz gel and want a more natural solution for cleaning your teeth.