Gum disease is the most common dental problem in the world, affecting roughly 50% of adults in the U.S. while also being the leading cause of tooth loss!
While your dentist has many ways they can help you avoid and treat this issue, one you may not have heard of is called Arestin. This is a type of antibiotic designed to remove the most well-hidden and hardest-to-reach bacteria that can cause all sorts of problems if left alone.
What exactly is Arestin, how does it work, and what would make your dentist recommend it for you?
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