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What do you do when your losing your bone in your mouth?
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See Periodontist: Periodontal disease is when the bone that supports the teeth 'dissolves' away. This is caused by bacteria and the toxins they produce. A periodontist is the dental specialist trained in treating this problem and they can give you the best guidance for your particular condition.
Answered 11/25/2013
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bone loss: If the kind of bone loss you mean is around the teeth then you have periodontal disease seek out a periodontist at once for an evaluation.
Answered 10/26/2013
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