Periodontal Maintenance



Why is oral hygiene so important?




Other important factors affecting the health of your gums include:

  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • Stress
  • Clenching and grinding teeth
  • Medication
  • Poor nutrition

Periodontal Disease


Preventing Gum Disease



Why may ARESTIN be beneficial for you?     Like many people, you suffer from gum disease (periodontitis), and your dental professional has treated your gums with an antibiotic called ARESTIN .

ARESTIN is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of gum disease after a deep cleaning procedure known as scaling and root planning [SRP].  These “Locally-Administered Antibiotics” [LAA] will improve the results of SRP with greater gum pocket and bleeding reduction,  and results will last longer and more bone will be Maintained in the process. 
ARESTIN, an LAA ,  uses unique microsphere technology to deliver the antibiotic directly to the infected areas in your gums.  The microspheres then gradually release the antibiotic, allowing it to work for over 14 days so that it can kill the infection more effectively and help heal your gums.
Ask our staff if you are a candidate for ARESTIN .
Caution:  If you have a history of allergy to TETRACYCLINE, you are not a candidate for Arestin.