During a scaling and root planing, often times an antibiotic will be added to the area to continue the fight against gum disease. Dr. Brandon Huang of New York Dental Studio in New York, NY chooses to use Arestin, a self-dissolving antibiotic.
When gum plaque builds up and causes a bacterial infection, the irritated gums begin to pull away from the tooth and create deep pockets. These pockets allow bacteria to reach deep down by the tooth’s root. In order to clear up the gum disease, the bacteria must be removed. Scaling removes bacteria from the tooth and its root. Planing smooths the surface of the tooth so that bacteria cannot harbor in rough patches. Though scaling and planing removes a lot of the bacteria, often it cannot reach the deepest part of the pocket. This is where an antibiotic comes in.
In the past, antibiotic fibers would be placed into the gums and would have to be removed at a later date. These days, Arestin is around. Dr. Huang places Arestin into the gums and it dissolves on its own, so there is no need to take it out. Arestin also is time-released, so it continues to kill bacteria long after it is applied.
If you have irritated gums, the time is now to come in to see Dr. Brandon Huang, DDS of New York Dental Studio in New York, NY. To schedule, call us at (212) 588-1809 or visit our website, www.newyorkdentalstudio.com.
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