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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Next StepsPreventionRegular visits to the dentist for cleaning and x-ray films helps prevent periodontal disease. Inform the dentist of any health problems or current medications being taken. Teeth do not have to be lost to periodontal disease. With proper care, a person's teeth should last a lifetime. |
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