Treating Adult Periodontal Disease
Helping to Restore the Health of Your Teeth and Gums

Treating Periodontal Disease with Periostat® and SRP

When there are high levels of bacteria in the space between your gums and teeth, enzymes are released. These enzymes can destroy gum tissue and bone that supports the teeth.

Periostat is the first and only medication that suppresses these enzymes, reducing tissue damage. When used along with SRP (professional tooth scaling and root planing), Periostat can help slow, stop, and sometimes reverse periodontal damage.

This article is not intended as a substitute for professional healthcare.
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"Periostat has been shown to help stop the progression of periodontitis when
used as directed as an adjunct to scaling and root planing, in a conscientiously
applied program of oral hygiene and regular professional care."

— Council on Scientific Affairs, American Dental Association.