At NY Implant Dentistry, we apply the finest possible resources during your scaling and root planing treatment to help you receive high quality care. Our periodontists can provide ARESTIN® in New York, New York, to treat your gum disease and help you maintain a healthy smile. If you are interested in learning about the benefits of ARESTIN, we welcome you to contact 212-213-9333 today and schedule a meeting with Dr. Greg R. Diamond.
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 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..
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
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.
For more information about ARESTIN, please contact our office today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Arestin is typically recommended after scaling and root planing when there are persistent pockets of infection that require targeted antibiotic therapy.
Arestin is placed directly into the gum pockets, where it gradually releases antibiotics to reduce bacteria and inflammation during the healing process.
The medication continues to release antibiotics for several days after placement, helping control infection as the gums heal.
The process is quick and generally painless. It does not require drilling, incisions, or anesthesia in most cases.
In some cases, Arestin can help manage infection effectively and may reduce the need for more invasive periodontal procedures.
Additional applications may be recommended depending on the severity of gum disease and how your gums respond to treatment.
Patients are typically advised to avoid disturbing the treated area and to limit certain foods for a short period to support proper healing.
A professional evaluation helps identify areas of infection and ensures the medication is placed precisely for optimal results.
