Treatments For Gum Diseasse

Here is a list of FDA approved products to help combat periodontal disease:

Colgate Total: Triclosan and fluoride toothpaste

Over-the-counter toothpaste containing the antibacterial triclosan. The antibacterial ingredient reduces plaque and resulting gingivitis. The fluoride protects against cavities. Used like a regular toothpaste

Peridex or genericchlorhexidine mouth rinse

Prescription mouth rinse containing an anti-microbial called chlorhexidine To control bacteria, resulting in less plaque and gingivitis Used like a regular mouthwash

Periochip

A tiny piece of gelatin filled with chlorhexidine To control bacteria and reduce the size of periodontal pockets Chip is placed in the pockets after root planing, where the medicine is slowly released over time.

Atridox A gel that contains the antibiotic doxycycline

To control bacteria and reduce the size of periodontal pockets Placed in pockets after scaling and root planing. Antibiotic is released slowly over a period of about seven days.

Actisite

Thread-like fiber that contains the antibiotic tetracycline To control bacteria and reduce the size of periodontal pockets These fibers are placed in the pockets. The medicine is released slowly over 10 days. The fibers are then removed.

Arestin microspheres

Tiny round particles that contain the antibiotic minocycline To control bacteria and reduce the size of periodontal pockets Microspheres placed into pockets after scaling and root planing. Particles release minocycline slowly over time.

Periostat

A ow dose of the medication doxycycline that keeps destructive enzymes in check To hold back the body’s enzyme response—if not controlled, certain enzymes can break down bone and connective tissue. This medication is in pill form. It is used in combination with scaling and root planing

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