Periodontal (Gum) Disease (cont.)
Medical Author:
Terry K Carstensen, DO
Coauthor:
William R Fraser, DO
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
James Quinn, MD
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Synonyms and Keywordsperiodontal gum disease, gum disease, periodontal disease, gingivitis, periodontitis, plaque, tartar, calculus, dental scaling, root planing, oral hygiene, swollen gums, bleeding gums, red gums, inflamed gums, loose teeth, tooth pain, acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis |
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