Treat Your Gum Disease with Arestin

arestin - Newark Family Dental

A bioresorbable gel and an antibiotic, Arestin (minocycline hydrochloride) helps fight against a serious infection known as a periodontal disease under your gumline and kills the bacteria that can quickly damage your teeth, gums, and supporting bones.

How is Arestin Placed or Applied?

  • It is placed directly in pockets or the infected areas in your gums.
  • It is applied right after the dental procedure - scaling and root planning to remove bacteria and plaque below your gum line, mainly where flossing and brushing can’t reach.

How long Does Arestin Stay in the Pocket?

Arestin stays in the gum pocket for a maximum of 14 days to ensure sustained treatment. Similarly, Arestin helps address periodontal bacteria to combat infection within 1 month. It provides effective depth reduction for a maximum of 3 months. Moreover, it can decrease pocket depth after one month, and it takes around nine months for maintenance.

Aftercare Instructions to Achieve Healthy Gums with a Successful Treatment

  1. After taking the Arestin treatment, wait for 12 hours to brush your teeth.
  2. Do not floss your teeth for at least 10 days.
  3. Do not eat sticky, sticky, and crunchy foods for about 1 week after treatment.

Other Safety Instructions

  • Avoid taking Arestin if you have an allergy to tetracyclines or minocycline.
  • Always consult with your dentist before taking these drugs or Arestin treatment because some people experience swelling on the face, fever, itching, and even face difficulty while breathing.
  • Arestin is not ideal for patients with weak immune systems, such as patients with diabetes or HIV infections. Try to share your health problems with your doctor and if you have serious candidiasis.
  • Avoid the use of Arestin and Tetracycline class drugs during the development of the teeth. Otherwise, it can cause permanent discoloration. Thus, the use of Arestin should be avoided by nursing women, children, or pregnant ladies.

Are you Looking for the Best Dental Care to Treat Periodontal Near Me?

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