periodontal
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Dentists and Periodontal Problems
In dentistry, cavities are important but they aren't the whole story; what happens to your gums is every bit as vital to your dental health. When you don't floss regularly to keep plaque from forming on your teeth and gums, the gums will slowly deteriorate. Dentists called periodontists specialize in the treatment of periodontal problems, and when the gums have broken down to the point where they can't hold the teeth in place a periodontist may need to provide dental implants, a costly and unpleasant process. But even a periodontist can't keep your gums healthy; that job is up to you.
Examples of periodontal in a Sentence
Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2024
Some experts think nicotine deteriorates gum tissue, which could lead to periodontal disease, said Irfan Rahman, a researcher at the University of Rochester Medicine who has studied nicotine pouches.
—Dani Blum, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2024
For instance, a Medicaid recipient in New Mexico can get one cleaning a year, periodontal care, and dentures.
—Myechia Minter-Jordan, STAT, 14 June 2023
Could Play a Role in Oral Health A small study investigated the effects of manuka honey use following periodontal therapy—a deep cleaning treatment for gum disease.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 20 Nov. 2023
People with periodontal disease also have a greater risk of having a stroke or heart attack, and even seemingly low-stakes issues like dry mouth are intertwined with a higher risk of death, in general.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 19 Oct. 2023
The software helps dentists deal with routine procedures, such as identifying cavities, as well as spot more serious conditions, including periodontal disease, or bone loss within the mouth often linked with diseases like diabetes or Alzheimer's.
—Sanvi Bangalore, CBS News, 21 July 2023
In fact, periodontal disease is distressingly common in our furry friends.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 24 Apr. 2023
The factors researchers used to measure aging included body mass index, waist-to-hip ratio, blood tests, hormones for appetite regulation and fat storage, blood pressure, cholesterol, tooth decay, periodontal disease, cardiorespiratory fitness, and brain MRIs.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 28 Feb. 2022
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“Periodontal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/periodontal. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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