Antibiotic Treatment

Antibiotic Treatment

If you need antibiotics as part of your dental care for periodontal disease, our team offer antibiotic treatments at Freemon Dental Associates. These treatments help you fight off infection as you heal after periodontal surgery and are a great way to keep your smile healthy. Learn more about antibiotic treatments in Woodstock, GA, today by calling our dental office at 770-928-0871 and scheduling a visit with our dentist.

Our dentist may recommend an antibiotic treatment to combat gum disease and begin the process of restoring your oral health. Antibiotic treatment, also known as antimicrobial therapy, is often an excellent treatment option for periodontal disease. It may be used as a stand-alone treatment or in combination with other periodontal treatments to improve your oral health.

If it is determined that an antibiotic gum treatment will benefit you, our dentist will most likely perform scaling and root planing to clear away plaque and tartar from your mouth. In more severe cases, your antibiotic therapy may be preceded by gum surgery. The antibiotic medicine will then be placed directly into the infected periodontal pockets to fight bacteria. Antibiotics used in fighting periodontal disease usually contain doxycycline, minocycline, tetracycline, amoxicillin, macrolide or metronidazole. Common antibiotics used in gum disease treatment include ARESTIN®, PerioChip®, ATRIDOX®, Actisite® and Elyzol®.

Please follow all instructions provided by our dentist after you leave our office. Following post-treatment care instructions and maintaining a thorough oral hygiene routine will maximize the effectiveness of your treatment and help your mouth heal.

If you have any questions about antibiotic periodontal treatment or wish to schedule an appointment with our experienced dentist, please contact our office today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can drinking milk strengthen your teeth?

Yes, drinking milk can strengthen your teeth. Calcium and phosphorous help with the proper development of both bones and teeth, and can also aid in the remineralization of your enamel.

You should also take good care of your teeth to keep your teeth strong and healthy. If you’re unsure where to start, ask our team at your appointment and we can help you develop an at-home oral hygiene routine that works for you.

Can TMJ cause muscle spasms?

One contributing factor to TMD is jaw tightness or clenching. When your muscles are strained for a long time, they can also begin to spasm from exhaustion.

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