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Please let me know if there is a really good over-the-counter medication for periodontis?
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DIY Periodontics: If you have periodontitis, you need to be treated at a minimum by a dentist, more preferably a periodontist. There is no magic potion or otc medication that is going to take the place of professional care. Please treat your problem correctly otherwise there is a very good chance you will loose your teeth.
Answered 1/25/2014
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