A perio chip is a small, biodegradable chip placed directly into a gum pocket after a periodontal clean, releasing an antiseptic as it dissolves to help bring gum disease under control. It’s used alongside hygiene treatment, not as a replacement for it.
A perio chip is a small, biodegradable chip placed into a gum pocket after a periodontal clean, releasing an antiseptic directly at the site as it dissolves. It suits patients with a gum pocket that hasn’t responded fully to cleaning alone, used as an addition to hygiene treatment rather than instead of it.
Your hygienist or dentist first cleans the gum pocket, removing the plaque and tartar contributing to the problem.
The small chip is placed directly into the cleaned pocket, where it dissolves gradually over the following weeks.
We check the pocket at your next hygiene or periodontal review to see how it has responded.
| Treatment | From | Member price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perio chip | £95 | £76 | Member price is lower. See Membership & Pricing. |
Membership plans cover routine care and cut 20% off most other treatment. See Membership & Pricing to find the right plan.
A perio chip is a small, biodegradable chip placed into a gum pocket after a periodontal clean. It releases an antiseptic directly into the pocket as it dissolves, helping treat gum disease at the site.
Placing a perio chip is designed to be comfortable. It’s placed directly into a pocket that has already been cleaned, and most patients don’t need anaesthetic for it.
No. A perio chip is used alongside a periodontal clean, not instead of it. Regular hygiene visits are still needed to keep gum disease under control.
Dental lasers use a narrow beam of light on teeth, gums or whitening gel. Reviews rate most of the evidence as low quality. Lasers sometimes help with comfort, but for whitening reviews found no consistent gain.
Early gum disease can be reversed with good daily cleaning. Periodontitis, the later stage, cannot be reversed, but a dental team can help control it. Smoking and diabetes raise the risk.
A scale and polish removes plaque, tartar and stains. Deep cleaning below the gum treats more serious gum disease. Routine cleans have not been shown to help adults with healthy gums, so ask your dentist.
A perio chip is fitted alongside a periodontal clean. Book your hygiene appointment and we'll tell you if it's right for you.
