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, although a causal relationship
between periodontal disease and an elevated risk for systemic events has not
been established,recent data suggest a possible association between
periodontal disease and other health issues including cardiovascular
disease, diabetes, and preterm low birth-weight babies?
Fight infection right where it starts
ARESTIN® (minocycline hydrochloride) Microspheres, 1 mg is an effective
antibiotic treatment that comes in powder form. This powder is placed inside
infected periodontal pockets just after the dental professional finishes the
scaling and root planing (SRP) procedure.