Our office uses an effective treatment protocol for this condition that includes ARESTIN

• Scaling and root planing (SRP) is a procedure that we use to remove plaque buildup, tartar and bacteria from the infected area around teeth. The regular cleaning removes the plaque and tartar from above the gum line. The root planning removes the tartar from below the gum line
  
• Besides the regular scalers to remove the tartar, we also use an ultrasonic scaler. It consists of a wand with a small scaling tip that produces a soft ultrasonic vibration. The small quick vibration in combination with a gentle water flow gives us a whole new level of effectiveness in calculus removal
  
• After the source of infection is removed, your gums start to heal. ARESTIN is an antibiotic that we easily place in the infected gums around your teeth to treat your periodontal disease and help promote healing after SRP
  
• ARESTIN is a small amount of powder that is administered quickly and easily. Application is comfortable, no bandages are required, and it won’t leak or fall out

ARESTIN (mirtocycline hydrochloride) contains minocycline, a tetracycline derivative, and therefore should not be used in children and in pregnant or nursing women. The use of drugs of the tetracycline class during tooth development may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth.
Important facts about treating periodontal disease:

• Eliminating the infection of periodontal disease is a key focus of treatment
  
• Some infectious bacteria may remain in the affected area after deep cleaning and begin multiplying again
  
• ARESTIN is indicated as an adjunct to scaling and root planing (SRP) procedures for reduction of pocket depth in patients with adult periodontitis