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Reviewer: 35-44 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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This extremely helps pocketing due to periodontal disease and helped prevent further bone loss. Simple to place and worth the $$$
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Reviewer: Georgia, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I haven't seen any results from having it inserted under my gums. Had I known before, I wouldn't have had it done. It can be costly so check out the costs before doing it.
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Reviewer: 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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developed a strong allergic reaction with urticaria, swelling and welts
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I too, had a syringe with the med inserted beneath the affected gum tissue and experienced some tenderness at the sign but felt and saw quick results within 24 hours. Waiting for a follow up to see if any further treatment is required.
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Reviewer: Bryan, 35-44 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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At my scaling and root planing appointment, I had Arestin capsules put in. After a day of inflamation, I was OK. Within a week the sites cleared and firmed up nicely. Just had the other side done, with some more capsules put in. Doc says I don't need a 2nd treatment on the sites. I guess my gum disease was not that advanced. It seems that the other reviewers had some type of allergic rea
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