ARESTIN for Gum Disease

Gum disease is the #1 cause of adult tooth loss in the United States. If you don’t practice proper oral hygiene on a daily basis, you can develop gingivitis (the earliest stage of gum disease), which if left untreated can lead to periodontitis (the final stage of gum disease). Gingivitis is reversible, however, periodontitis is not. If your gum disease moves past the stage of gingivitis, Dr. Eric M Meyer, DDS may need to apply ARESTIN to the gums, an antibiotic that is used in adjunct to scaling and root planing. 

Scaling and root planing is an effective gum disease treatment. In this procedure, our doctors use tools to clean plaque and tartar from your teeth and roots below the gum line. During the procedure, our doctors utilize ARESTIN, an antibiotic containing microspheres that are smaller than grains of sand. ARESTIN is placed directly to your gums and has the power to kill bacteria so your gums can heal better than with scaling and root planing alone. In one single visit, our doctors can add ARESTIN to the pocket between your gum and tooth. It is a painless procedure, with effective results.

If you have questions about ARESTIN, please give us a call. To learn more about the services provided at the practice, visit www.fullertondental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Eric M Meyer, DDS, in Fullerton CA, call 714-879-7943.

Arestin, the Antibiotic to Help Treat Gum Disease

Gum disease can be hard to resolve, especially when it has caused your gums to recede and create deep pockets where bacteria can collect. Arestin is an antibiotic that works for a more successful scaling and planing. Dr. Eric M. Meyer, DDS of Fullerton, CA chooses to use Arestin for his patients in need of a scaling and root planing.

When gum disease causes the irritated gums to pull away from the tooth and develop deep pockets, bacteria falls even further down, near the tooth root where it is hard to reach. A scaling and root planing is performed to remove the hardened tartar from the tooth and the tooth root. Tools go along the surface and below the gum line to scrape off tartar and smooth the tooth. Adding Arestin, an antibiotic made of microspheres, into the gum pocket will help clear up any bacteria left over. The tiny microspheres are not visible to the naked eye, and they will dissolve on their own, so there is no need to go back to the dentist to have them taken out. They work by releasing antibiotics a little at a time, so there is continuous action.

If you are having a scaling and root plaining to help resolve gum disease, ask us about Arestin. It’s our way to ensure our patients an even better shot at beating gum disease. To schedule with Dr. Eric M. Meyer, DDS, call (714) 879-7943 or visit our website, www.fullertondental.com.