05/19/2026
What is Arestin?
Simply put, Arestin is a very low dose antibiotic that we can put directly into your gums to help treat gum infection.
It is used to treat periodontitis and helps:
Kill bacteria in infected areas
Reduce swelling in the gums
Help the gums tighten back around the teeth
Improve healing after a deep cleaning
After a deep cleaning, we place Arestin into the spaces between your teeth and gums, which are called pockets.
It slowly releases medicine over time and works directly in the infected area.
It is important to know that it is not a replacement for deep cleaning, it’s an extra treatment.
Arestin stays in your gums, and you shouldn’t floss or use toothpicks in the treated area for about 10 days.
Arestin is a targeted antibiotic of 1 mg of minocycline, placed right where your gum infection is, to help your gums heal better after a deep cleaning.
Next time you come in for your cleaning, ask if you are a candidate for Arestin.
*not a candidate if allergic to minocycline .
Photo depicts area of placement area.
