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Medication Side Effects

John T. Carson, DDS, MS
10425 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Suite 102
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Office Hours
Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday: Closed

When Medications Impact Periodontal Treatment

While antibiotics are used in the treatment of periodontal diseases, other medicines can complicate treatment by causing gum tissue overgrowth:

  • Certain blood pressure medicines (Calcium-channel blockers)
  • Certain anti-seizure medicines (Dilantin)
  • Certain immune suppressant medicines (Cyclosporin)