Non-Surgical Services

Systemic antibiotics

Antibiotics or irrigation with anti-microbials (chemical agents or mouth rinses) may be recommended to help control the growth of bacteria that create toxins and cause periodontitis. These are typically administered in conjunction with active periodontal treatment. One strategy involves one to two antibiotics taken for one week two times each year. Another strategy involves two time daily medication to interfere with bacteria processes. This is taken for many months or even indefinitely,

Local delivery of antibiotics

Arestin (Minocycline Powder) and Atridox (doxycycline gel) are two means by which a high concentration of antibiotic is delivered directly to the periodontal pocket non-surgically. Antibiotic insertion can typically be performed without a local anesthetic. The antibiotic level in the pocket reaches a substantially higher antibiotic dose which does not enter the bloodstream. As a result, there are no common antibiotic side effects or interactions with other medications you may be taking. This is a good option for early periodontal disease or in an area which has had pervious surgery and has recurrent infection. People who suffer from significant medical problems and cannot tolerate surgical procedures may also benefit from this.