Take care of your gums by treating Peridontal disease at its source. Periodontal disease is a chronic bacterial infection that occurs when plaque builds up on your teeth under the gums, causing your gums to swell and bleed. The early stages of periodontal disease, known as gingivitis, the gums are red, swollen, and easily bleed. The disease is still reversible at this stage and can usually be eliminated by routine dental cleaning and daily brushing and flossing. If left untreated, gingivitis can lead to periodontitis. The toxins produces by the bacteria of the plaque will eventually attack and destroy the gums and bone that hold your teeth in place. Periodontitis is a chronic, but treatable disease. Arestin™ uses new microspheres is a new treatment for chronic periodontitis, an infection of the gums, that can leak to tooth loss and may be linked to other serious diseases such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and diabetes. Arestin™ uses new microshpere technology to easily and effectively kill the germs that cause periodontal disease.