Dentistry in Maspeth, NY
General and Preventive Dentistry
Arestin Antibiotic for Gum Disease Therapy
Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss for American adults, and 80% of the population has gum disease at some level. Many patients don’t realize that bacteria have infected their gums and are eating away at the bonds between gum tissue and teeth. When gums separate from teeth, teeth loosen. The bacteria hide inside periodontal pockets at the gum line, and they continue to cause damage.
In the earliest stages of gum disease, many people don’t notice symptoms because they’re painless. If your gums appear red or swollen, if they bleed when you brush your teeth, if you have chronic bad breath, or if your gums are tender, it’s time for a checkup! Our hygienist will assess your condition, measure the pockets at your gum line, and determine whether you have gum disease, and if so, the extent of your condition.
She’ll then develop a treatment plan to eliminate the bacteria and disease from your mouth and restore healthy gum tissue. Arestin antibiotic is used to fight infection. By placing Arestin Micropsheres powder directly into periodontal pockets, we can eliminate the bacteria at the source. Take the Arestin assessment online to determine whether you are at risk for gum disease.
If you notice symptoms of gum disease, or if you haven’t had a checkup or cleaning in more than six months, call Dr. Lorber’s office in Maspeth, NY today to schedule an appointment.