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Please answer! what works best for reducing/eliminating periodontal infection/disease?

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Dr. Peter Karsant answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Gum Disease: Excellent home care along with thorough cleaning of the teeth above and below the gumline 3-4 times per year. See a gum specialist (periodontist) for the above. It is worth the extra specialist cost.

Answered 3/13/2020

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