ARESTIN® Information & Post-Operative Care Instructions

Your dental provider placed a small, medicated powder capsule called ARESTIN® into the infected space(s) between your gums and teeth - these are called periodontal pockets. ARESTIN® is an antibiotic (minocycline) that releases slowly right where it’s needed, over several weeks. It works alongside the deep cleaning your provider just did to fight the bacteria causing your gum disease.

ARESTIN® should not be used by patients who are hypersensitive to minocycline or any other drugs in the tetracycline class. It should not be used by children, nursing women, or pregnant women.

Post-Operative Care Instructions

DAY 1 TO 10:

• Avoid using interdental cleaners such as floss, Waterpik and toothpick in the treated area.

• Avoid eating hard, crunchy, or sticky foods (including popcorn, nuts, seeds).

• Do not brush the treated pockets. You may continue brushing the rest of your teeth as usual, but avoid brushing the treated area.

AFTER DAY 10:

• You may resume using interdental cleaners (floss, Waterpik, toothpick) in the treated sites.

• You may resume brushing as normal.

• Return for your follow-up check in 3-6 months. Your provider may re-treat if needed.

NORMAL RESPONSE TO TREATMENT:

Mild to moderate gum discomfort, a feeling of fullness in your gums, headaches, pain, toothache, and tooth sensitivity.

ABNORMAL RESPONSE TO TREATMENT:

Rash, hives, worsening swelling and pain, fever. Please call our office if you are experiencing this.

Kindly contact our office if you have any questions or concerns.

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