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Medications and Drugs for Treatment of Periodontitis

Discover top medications for 'treating Periodontitis'? This page compiles essential information on generic and brand-name drugs specifically used for Periodontitis treatment.Here, you can explore dosages, prices, side effects, and administration recommendations to find a treatment that suits your needs.

The FAQ drug section on some common drugs addresses questions, offering insights into prescribed Periodontitis medications and management strategies. Always check with your healthcare provider to confirm the suitability of any treatment option discussed here.

Periodontitis / Pyorrhea / Periodontal Gingivitis

Periodontitis or pyorrhea is infection and inflammation of ligament tissues that surround and support the teeth. Periodontitis causes loss of alveolar bones leading to loosening and loss of teeth.

Brand Names and Generic Names of Drugs for Treatment of Periodontitis

Chlorhexidine

Chlorhexidine is a chemical antiseptic, prescribed for gingivitis, cleansing skin and wound areas.

Brand Names :
Clean | Haxine | Chlodin Lotion | Hexired | Microshield (100ml) | Microshield 4% (100ml) | Hexiprep | Surgiscrub | Microshield (500ml) | Microshield 5%
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Doxycycline

Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections such as pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections, Lyme’s disease, infections of the skin, genital, and urinary systems and anthrax.

Brand Names :
Doxytop | Biodoxi | Microdox | Doxt | Martidox - M | Revidox | M - Dox | Vivocycline | Geeox | Minicycline
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Minocycline

Minocycline is a broad spectrum tetracycline antibiotic.

Brand Names :
Minolox (50mg) | Cnn (50mg) | Divaine (50mg) | Nimolin (50mg) | Minolin (50mg) | Nidcyclin (50mg) | Minoz (50mg) | Minostar DT (50mg) | Cnn (100mg) | Divaine (100mg)
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Swollen gums, caused by infection or underlying conditions, can lead to pain, bleeding, and tooth damage.

Bleeding gums is a condition in which blood leaks from the gums and the spaces between the teeth. Gingivitis and periodontitis are the causes of bleeding gums which result in pain and swollen gums.

List of drugs used for Gingivitis

List of drugs used for Gingivitis

List of drugs used for Gingivitis

Mouthrinse Reduces Plaque, Gingivitis

Mouthrinse Reduces Plaque, Gingivitis

In addition to regular toothbrushing the use of a germ-killing mouthrinse can reduce plaque and gingivitis, reveals study published in General Dentistry.

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Oral Care Tips for Aging Teeth

Oral Care Tips for Aging Teeth

Good oral hygiene habits should be maintained as you age so as to prevent oral health problems and to have a healthy smile that looks great even during old age.

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