Arestin: Fighting infection where it starts.
You may have heard about gum disease, also known as "periodontitis" or "periodontal disease." Maybe a dental professional or hygienist recently told you that you have this infection. But do you really know the difference between periodontal disease and other types of complications that can affect your mouth, such as gingivitis?
Do you know why it's so important to treat periodontal disease-and why brushing and flossing alone won't do the trick?
Most importantly, did you know that periodontal disease is today's #1 cause of tooth loss among American adults? Or that recent data suggest a possible association between periodontal disease and other health issues including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and preterm and low birth-weight babies?
ARESTIN® (minocycline hydrochloride), is an effective antibiotic treatment that comes in powder form. This powder is placed directly inside infected periodontal pockets just after the dental professional finishes the scaling and root planing (SRP) procedure. When properly used, Arestin can significantly reduce the size of pockets and stop the infection at it's source.
