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You may have heard about periodontal diseases , also known as "periodontitis" or "gum diseases." Perhaps a dentist or hygienist recently told you that you have this infection.

But do you really know the difference between periodontal disease and other types of complications that can affect your mouth, such as gingivitis ? Do you know why it's so important to treat periodontal disease—and why brushing and flossing alone won't do the trick? Most importantly, did you know that periodontal disease is today's #1 cause of tooth loss among American adults?

Welcome to the ARESTIN ® (minocycline HCl) 1 mg Microspheres website. The information you are about to read will help you understand why periodontal disease occurs and how it can be treated . Specifically, it will teach you about 2 treatments that, when used together, are extremely effective at reducing the bacteria in our mouths that cause periodontal infection.