Periodontal Health
View answers to our most asked questions about Periodontal Health
Perio-Antibiotics
No Arestin is one of a kind product and there is no other locally applied antibiotic available in the market.
Not all Insurance covers the cost of Arestin for the patient, but some insurances do cover it. Please connect with our Periodontal health expert for other options.
Arestin comes in a pack of 12 cartridges and one cartridge is good for one site. It means it is a site-specific drug which is placed deep in the periodontal pocket. A tooth can have up to six sites (mesio–buccal (MB) site, mid-buccal (B) site, disto–buccal (DB) site, mesio–lingual/palatal (ML) site, mid-lingual/palatal (L) and disto–lingual/palatal (DL) site.)
• Advice your patient to not to use an electric toothbrush for up to 7 days, manual only-(wait 12 hours after medication was placed) • Advice your patient to not to use Interdental tools for 10 days and inform them about the placement area to be sure. • Return for a follow up after 30 days - should have no bleeding/inflammation at the site.
When we take oral antibiotics it not only affects the oral bacteria but also acts on the other good bacteria in the body and the effect therefore gets divided and is not targeted. Arestin being a locally applied antibiotic acts around target without affecting the natural good bacteria of body.
No, the Microspheres bioresorb into the tissue within 14-21 days.
No, Arestin does not require refrigeration, just tightly sealed in the pouch to avoid moisture.
Arestin is placed after scaling and root planing, it is an adjunctive therapy.
Arestin is an antibiotic which will help in eliminating the bacteria thus providing an optimal environment for the body to heal. No clinical studies has been done to link Arestin and bone regeneration.
Probiotics
BioGaia Prodentis is an oral food supplement for the mouth that contains the patented lactic acid bacterium Lactobacillus reuteri Prodentis.
Lactobacillus reuteri Prodentis is the lactic acid bacteria found in BioGaia Prodentis. Lactobacillus reuteri Prodentis was originally isolated from a human with good oral health who had no gum problems or tooth decay.
Safety studies have been conducted on children, adults, and elderly. None of the studies have reported side effects with Lactobacillus reuteri, even at doses that exceed the levels normally found in BioGaia products. A small number of people have experienced a temporary increase in mild flatulence.
BioGaia Prodentis have shown effects on bleeding gums after 2 weeks.
BioGaia Prodentis should be taken 1-2 times daily after brushing, flossing and 30 minutes after possible use of antibacterial mouthwash. Antibacterial mouthwash kills all bacteria, including Lactobacillus reuteri, and therefore this combination should be avoided.
BioGaia Prodentis is suitable and safe for pregnant women to consume according to clinical studies. During pregnancy, women may experience more problems with the gums than they normally have and supplementation with BioGaia Prodentis may therefore be appropriate.
No, BioGaia Prodentis contains the natural sweeteners xylitol . Xylitol is not broken down by the body and therefore contains no calories.
The recommended daily dose of BioGaia Prodentis is 200 million Lactobacillus reuteri Prodentis (2 x 10^8) CFU (colony forming units). You receive this dose by consuming 1 BioGaia Prodentis lozenge. some cases, your dentist or dental hygienist recommend two lozenges daily.
Today there are more than 40 studies in humans, which support the use of Lactobacillus reuteri Prodentis for oral health.
BioGaia Prodentis helps promote oral health by providing “good” bacteria, which prevents the growth of “bad” bacteria in the mouth.
No. Chlorhexidine is only indicated for short-term use (1-2 weeks) and works differently as it is non-selective in the killing of bacteria. BioGaia Prodentis is suitable for longer-term use and targets the bad bacteria by outcompeting them.
The only difference is the flavour, both the kids and adults contain the same amount of bacteria per lozenge/dosage.
Yes, it is safe for people who have gluten/lactose allergies/sensitivity.
Prodentis contains two strains of Lactobacillus reuteri, one of those being a gut strain along with an oral strain. If you continue to take your regular gut probiotic during the recommended treatment or maintenance of Prodentis, some may experience an upset stomach/flatulence due to higher CFU’s, it is best to consult with a physician.
No Prodentis probiotic does not require a prebiotic first.
