Dentist New York-Dr Lawrence Spindel Arestin - Dr. Lawrence Spindel NYC dentist NYC New York Cosmetic Dentist dentists Dental Manhattan

Services
	Invisalign
	Restorative Dentistry
	Porcelain Laminates
	Periodontal Treatment
	Implant Dentistry
	Endodontics
	Cosmetic Dentistry
	ZOOM
	Cosmetic Photo Gallery

, <>

Dentist New York-Dr Lawrence Spindel Arestin Arestin By Lawrence Spindel DDS, April 11,2010 Dentist New York Our practice makes use of topical applications of monocycline in order to make periodontal pockets shrink. Specifically we use the product Arestin, that consists of minocycline hydrochloride Microspheres, allowing the timed release of monocycline in pockets. This application, along with a clean adjacent root surface, tends to promote healing in periodontal pockets and can result in lower probing depths over time. Our hygienists commonly place arrestin in pockets 5mm or greater at patients regularly scheduled cleanings. Most of our patients at risk for periodontal disease are encouraged to schedule 3 month return visits and often have arestin placed in pockets 5mm or greater in depth. It is not unusual to see a pocket shrink in depth after repeated arestin applications. Although it doesn’t work every time, it is relatively affordable if used in one or two sites and is a valuable nonsurgical tool in the treatment of periodontal disease. Dentist New York
Cosmetic Dentistry Tip: Brushing alone is usually not enough to ensure that a person won’t develop periodontal disease. Since 40% of a tooth’s surface is not reachable by tooth brushing, some sort of interproximal cleaning device should be used on a regular basis. Floss, Stimudents and small interproximal brushe , and all work well. It doesn’t matter as much which method is chosen, but what counts is that one of these is effectively used on a regular basis. Regular and frequent professional cleaning at the dentist also help, since they remove any accumulations of plaque and tarter that have been missed by a patient by their daily homecare regime. Also a patients home care can be checked at frequent cleaning visits and the hygienist will encourage them to do better. Human nature being what it is, patients often perform their best home care immediately before and after their checkups. . *Friday, February 3, 2012*