Antibiotics For Gum Infection

To insure a successful result following periodontal therapy, patient cooperation in maintaining excellent oral hygiene is essential. More frequent professional cleanings can help reduce the likelihood of the disease ever returning. A gum infection is due to bacteria and debris getting stuck under the gums and staying there too long causing an infection or lack of regular cleanings and too much tartar/calculus buildup under the gums. The use of antibiotics as an adjunct to conservative non-surgical management is often helpful in certain cases. Since there are a variety of bacteria that can cause periodontitis, and these bacteria are often resistant to common antibiotics, it is frequently helpful to have a sample of the bacteria from under the antibiotics would be most effective at eliminating the disease causing bacteria. Antibiotics can be given in an oral systemic dose or can also be placed directly into the gum pocket for a more targeted attack.