Arestin Treatment in Plano, TX

ARESTIN (minocycline HCl) Microspheres, 1 mg is an antibiotic a dental professional at SS Dental places directly into infected gum pockets after a scaling and root planing (SRP) procedure. SRP procedures are used to treat patients with adult periodontitis (gum disease). ARESTIN may be used as part of an overall oral health program that includes good brushing and flossing habits and SRP.

Unlike antibiotic pills you swallow, ARESTIN is locally applied, delivering the antibiotic right where you need it, at the site of the gum infection. ARESTIN in addition to SRP fights harmful bacteria that SRP alone can leave behind.

• After your Arestin treatment, do not eat or drink for 30 minutes
• Avoid touching the treated areas.
• For 1 week, avoid foods such as popcorn, chips, granola bars, nuts, or anything that could hurt your gums.
• Do not chew gum or eat sticky foods.
• Wait at least 12 hours after your treatment before brushing your teeth.
• Wait at least 10 days before using floss or other devices designed to clean between the treated teeth.
• After 10 days, continue to brush twice a day and floss daily, as well as any other oral hygiene aids that are recommended by Dr. Zohar.

DO NOT TAKE ARESTIN IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO MINOCYCLINE OR TETRACYCLINES.