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A member asked:
Should i have tetracycline removed from my gums?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Why is it there?: Tetracycline (arestin, atradox) is inserted in deep gum pockets between the teeth and gums to kill destructive bacteria and encourage pocket depth reduction and reattachment of the gum to the tooth. These tetracyclines do not need to be removed as they dissolve with time. If you refer to tetracycline staining of teeth, no treatment is needed except for cosmetic reasons.
Answered 12/9/2013
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No: If you refer to a situation where an antibiotic impregnated carrier inserted into your gum to fight infection, they usually self resorbable and thus does not needed to be removed. However, these treatments are only adjunctive, applied to only isolated cases and thus usually are not required for the successful outcome of periodontal therapy.
Answered 4/19/2013
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Please repost your ?: Please explain who placed the tetracycline, for what purpose and why you would consider having it removed.
Answered 12/10/2013
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