Antibiotic Periodontal Treatment

If you have periodontal disease, Dr. Shannon Pye can provide you with an antibiotic treatment that helps fight the harmful bacteria in your mouth. Antibiotic therapy is often performed in conjunction with another gum disease treatment, such as scaling and root planing, to achieve the best results. If you would like to learn more about antibiotic periodontal treatment in Walterboro, South Carolina, please contact us today at 843-549-5913 and make your appointment with our experienced dentist.

Our dentist may recommend an antibiotic treatment to combat your gum disease and begin the process of restoring your oral health. Antibiotic treatment, also known as antimicrobial therapy, is often an excellent solution for periodontal disease. It may be used as a stand-alone treatment or in combination with other periodontal treatments to improve your oral health.

If it is determined that an antibiotic gum treatment will benefit you, our dentist will most likely perform a scaling and root planing treatment to clear away plaque and tartar from your mouth. In more severe cases your antibiotic therapy may be preceded by gum surgery. The antibiotic medicine will then be placed directly into the infected periodontal pockets to fight bacteria. Antibiotics used in fighting periodontal disease usually contain doxycycline, minocycline, tetracycline, amoxicillin, macrolide, or metronidazole. Common antibiotics used in gum disease treatment include Arestin®, PerioChip®, Altridox®, Actisite®, and Elyzol®.

Please follow all instructions provided by our dentist after you leave our office. Following post-treatment care instructions and maintaining a thorough oral hygiene routine will maximize the effectiveness of your treatment and help you mouth heal.

If you have any questions about antibiotic periodontal treatment, and to schedule an appointment with our experienced dentist, please contact our office today.

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