Targeted Antibiotic Therapy for Gum Disease
One effective way to combat early-stage gum disease is with Arestin®, a locally applied antibiotic that helps reduce infection and support healing. If you’ve noticed signs of gum disease, call 80 Park Avenue Dental at 212-697-5988 today to schedule an appointment and learn more about how Arestin® can help protect your gums.
What is Arestin®?
ARESTIN® (minocycline hydrochloride) is an antibiotic medication used to treat periodontal disease. ARESTIN comes in the form of a powder containing microspheres (particles smaller than grains of sand) filled with medication and is placed inside infected periodontal pockets following a scaling and root planing procedure.
These microspheres release the antibiotic slowly over time, allowing the medication to work directly where the infection is present. These microspheres release the antibiotic gradually, actively fighting periodontal disease for 30 days in your mouth. Within 90 days of your treatment, ARESTIN should produce significantly better results than a scaling and root planing treatment alone.
Post-Treatment Care Instructions
After you have received a periodontal treatment using ARESTIN, we recommend that you:
- Avoid touching the treated areas of your gums for one week
- Wait to floss or use toothpicks in the treated areas for 10 days
- Avoid eating hard, crunchy, or sticky foods for one week following treatment
- Stay hydrated
- Limit your smoking and use of other tobacco products, as these will hinder the healing process
- Keep all your follow-up appointments to ensure that your gum disease remains under control
Following these steps supports healing and helps you get the best results from your treatment.
Long-Term Success With Arestin®
ARESTIN is most effective as part of a good oral hygiene routine. Continue to brush and floss regularly to keep your teeth and gums clean and control the harmful bacteria and plaque in your mouth.
Combining professional treatment with healthy daily habits greatly reduces the risk of gum disease returning and helps preserve your natural smile.
For more information about ARESTIN, please contact our office today. Our dentists are committed to helping you control gum disease and protect your long-term oral health.