periodontal
adjective
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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.
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New Atlas, 22 June 2025
Promotes Good Dental Health Research shows that blackberry extract can fight bacteria, viruses, and inflammation, which may help prevent periodontal disease.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 17 June 2025
This helps prevent dental conditions like cavities, gingivitis, and periodontal disease.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 5 May 2025
The research on whether tongue scraping is effective for preventing periodontal diseases is mixed.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 6 Apr. 2025
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“Periodontal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/periodontal. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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