Periodontitis is a chronic bacterial infection caused by microbial plaque, also called dental biofilm that colonizes on the tooth’s surface and below the gingival margin. For early stages of periodontitis, scaling and root planing treatment may be all that is needed to get the condition under control. At Top Choice Dental, Dr. Greg Fort uses ARESTIN Microspheres in accompaniment to scaling and root planing.
When dental biofilm irritates the gums, it breaks down the tissue and bone supporting the dentition. Left untreated, periodontitis can increase periodontal pocket depth and bleeding on probing may lead to the spread of active infection to healthy sites. ARESTIN Microspheres is an antibiotic that is placed in the pockets below your gum line. This may happen at the time of scaling and root planing or during routine periodontal maintenance. ARESTIN contains microspheres—tiny particles – that are smaller than grains of sand and are not visible to the eye. The microspheres are filled with the antibiotic minocycline hydrochloride and release the antibiotic over time, killing bacteria so your gums can heal better than with scaling and root planing alone.
If you have questions about Arestin treatment, give us a call. To learn more about Snap-On Smile, give us a call or visit www.hoptowndental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Greg Fort at Top Choice Dental in Hopkinsville, KY, call 270-886-8585.
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