ARESTIN is 1 mg of minocycline microspheres placed in cleaned pockets after scaling and root planing. FDA trials found about 1.42 mm of pocket reduction at nine months versus 1.18 mm with scaling alone, an extra 0.24 mm. That fraction of a millimeter is the honest size of ARESTIN periodontal therapy. A pocket that starts
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Dentist for Gum Disease: What to Expect in Midtown
A sip of coffee tastes faintly metallic, so you check the mirror before heading to work. Your gums look a little red, perhaps, but your calendar is packed, and there's no toothache. It's easy to decide you'll deal with it later. Bleeding gums deserve attention even when they don't hurt. Gum disease can develop gradually,
READ MORENonsurgical Gum Disease Treatment: A Complete Guide
You notice blood when flossing before a morning meeting. Maybe your gums look puffy, or one tooth has started trapping food. At the dental visit, the phrase “periodontitis” can feel disproportionate to a symptom that seemed minor. The sensible next question is often, “Do I need surgery?” Usually, the conversation starts somewhere less invasive. Nonsurgical
READ MOREPeriodontal Scaling and Root Planing: A Patient Guide
You're in the chair for a visit that started as a routine cleaning, then turned into a bigger conversation. The hygienist measured pockets, the dentist looked at the spaces under your gums, and now you're being told you need periodontal scaling and root planing instead of a standard polish. That can sound ominous the first
READ MOREDental Periodontal Maintenance: A Complete Patient Guide
You've finished the active treatment, the gums are calmer, and now the card in your hand says it's time to come back again. That next visit can feel a little confusing, especially if you were expecting a regular cleaning and instead heard a new term like periodontal maintenance. For many patients, this is the moment
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