Gum Disease Treatment

Periodontal disease is a serious infection under your gum line.

Arestin® (minocycline hydrochloride) is an antibiotic that kills the bacteria that causes the infection.

• It’s placed directly in the infected areas—or “pockets”—in your gums.
• It’s applied right after scaling and root planing, the dental procedure that disrupts stubborn plaque and bacteria below your gum line—where brushing and flossing can’t reach.



ARESTIN® starts working quickly, right at the source of infection, and keeps fighting bacteria long after you leave the dental office.

ARESTIN® fights infection and inflammation for 30 days, and provides significantly better results than scaling and root planing alone for up to 90 days.