What is Arestin?
Periodontal (gum) disease is caused by a bacterial infection that can lead to the destruction of tissue and bone around your teeth which can cause tooth loss. ARESTIN® is an antibiotic treatment that comes in powder form and is placed inside infected periodontal pockets just after the scaling and root planing (SRP) procedure.
How does Arestin work?
ARESTIN® powder contains “Microspheres,” which are tiny, bead-like particles that are smaller than grains of sand and are not visible to the eye. The Microspheres hold the antibiotic minocycline. They release the drug over time into the infected pocket. The bacteria living there get wiped out. If you have gum disease, adding ARESTIN® to scaling and root planing (SRP) will help kill bacteria at the root of the problem.
Speak with your dentist if you think you may be a candidate for Arestin.
Think of Arestin as reinforcement arriving exactly where the battle is. The deep cleaning clears the field; the antibiotic holds it, releasing medication into the pocket for days after your visit. The two together give stubborn pockets their best chance to finally heal.
Arestin fits into your visit with ease. It goes in right after your deep cleaning. It adds only moments. And it asks nothing from you after, except normal gentle care. Small step, meaningful boost, no extra visit.
Arestin works best as part of a complete plan: scaling and root planning first, Arestin where pockets need extra help, and consistent cleanings after. Read about the warning signs in our article on bleeding gums, and remember: caught early, gum disease loses.
Costs and coverage for Arestin
Arestin is priced per treated site, and because it treats active gum disease, many insurance plans contribute. Our team verifies your coverage alongside your deep cleaning benefits, presents one clear combined picture, and offers flexible payments for anything remaining. Healthy gums are a foundation worth funding, and we make the funding straightforward.
Costs and coverage for Arestin
Questions patients ask about Arestin
Does placement hurt? No; it slips into already-numbed pockets during your deep cleaning, adding mere moments. Do I need to remove it later? It dissolves on its own while releasing medicine. Any special care after? Avoid flossing the treated sites briefly, per our simple instructions, then resume normal habits. How will we know it worked? Your follow-up measurements tell the story in millimeters.
Where Arestin fits in your bigger picture
Arestin is a precision tool, not a cure-all, and honest care means saying so. It shines in stubborn pockets that deep cleaning alone has not fully closed, buying your gums extra healing power exactly where they need it. It works with your home routine, never instead of it. And the results get checked, not assumed. Your follow-up visit measures each pocket. The numbers go right on your chart. When a periodontist reviews those numbers with you in the same building, adjustments happen quickly. That is gum care as a system, working exactly the way modern periodontal treatment should.
Small step, real gain. Ask about Arestin at your next deep cleaning. Your gums will thank you at the follow-up, in numbers we can show you.
Extra help, right where it counts. Ask us about it.
Think of it this way. The deep cleaning clears the field. Arestin guards it while it heals. Together, they give your gums the best shot at winning for good.
Extra healing power, here in Linden, New Jersey. Ask about it at your next Linden visit.
One small step at the right moment can change your gum health for years.