Arestin is a unique antibiotic treatment for gum disease. Unlike pills, it's applied directly by a dentist into gum pockets after a cleaning (scaling and root planing).
Arestin comes in tiny spheres containing minocycline, an antibiotic that fights gum infection. These spheres slowly release the medicine over several weeks, targeting the bacteria where it lives.
This localized approach delivers the antibiotic directly where it's needed, minimizing side effects compared to oral antibiotics. Arestin is used with scaling and root planing for a more effective gum disease treatment.
You shouldn't decide yourself if you need Arestin. Arestin is a local antibiotic prescribed by a dentist for gum disease in combination with scaling and root planing procedures. Here are some signs that you might need to see a dentist for gum disease:
