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2. Gum disease: causes, risks, prevention and when to see your ...

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   Noticeable signs include receding gums,making the teeth appear longer. Gums may bleed more, and there may be some bone loss. Moderate periodontitis: As the gum disease progresses, pockets get ...

3. Pericoronitis - Wikipedia

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   Pericoronitis is inflammation of the soft tissues surrounding the crown of a partially erupted tooth, [1] including the gingiva (gums) and the dental follicle. [2] The soft tissue covering a partially erupted tooth is known as an operculum, an area which can be difficult to access with normal oral hygiene methods.

4. Gum disease: causes, risks, prevention and when to see your ...

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   Flap surgery/pocket reduction surgery: In advanced gum disease, flap surgery may be needed to reduce pocket depth and make cleaning the teeth and gums easier. During this surgery, the gum is ...

5. Periodontal disease - Wikipedia

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   Red, swollen, painful, bleeding gums, loose teeth, bad breath [1] Complications: Tooth loss, gum abscess [1] [2] Usual onset: Getting gingivitis [3] Causes: Bacteria related plaque build up [1] Risk factors: Smoking, [4] diabetes, HIV/AIDS, certain medications [1] Diagnostic method: Dental examination, X-rays [1] Treatment: Good oral hygiene ...

6. Gingival enlargement - Wikipedia

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   Gingival enlargement has a multitude of causes. The most common is chronic inflammatory gingival enlargement, when the gingivae are soft and discolored. This is caused by tissue edema and infective cellular infiltration caused by prolonged exposure to bacterial plaque, and is treated with conventional periodontal treatment, such as scaling and root planing.

7. What is a deep dental cleaning? Dentists reveal what to ... - AOL

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   Tooth scaling removes tartar at and below the gum line, the ADA explains. And root planing smooths out the root of the tooth to help the gums reattach. And root planing smooths out the root of the ...