Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy
Post-operative instructions

Following some basic oral hygiene guidelines at home can help prevent periodontal disease. You should brush your teeth at least twice a day and clean between the teeth with floss or interdental cleaners once a day to help remove plaque and food debris that toothbrushes may not reach. Your dental professional may also recommend the daily use of an antimicrobial mouth rinse.

Once you receive initial treatment for periodontal disease and the infection has been treated, continuous professional care known as periodontal maintenance should be performed. Because the bacteria that cause periodontal disease are persistent, the infection can return.

If you have received treatment for periodontal disease, please be sure to make'”and keep'”your follow-up dental appointments for periodontal maintenance so you maintain healthy gums and teeth. It is important for dental professionals to reexamine your gums, make sure the infection is under control, and measure the success of your treatment.

If periodontal disease is more serious and your dental professional determines that ARESTIN® (minocycline hydrochloride) Microspheres, 1 mg plus scaling and root planing (SRP) will not eliminate the infection and reduce pocket depth, surgery may be necessary. Periodontal surgery may have to be performed, especially when teeth are loose or have fallen out.

Dental professionals add ARESTIN®

(minocycline hydrochloride) Microspheres, 1 mg to scaling and root planing (SRP) procedures because this combination treats periodontal disease more effectively than SRP alone.