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What if you have bone loss in gums?
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Weaker gums: That means loss of the supporting tissues for your teeth(bone), leads to pocketing between the gums and teeth , mobility, plaque collection and inflammation , the condition called periodontitis, it ends with teeth loss if un treated..
Answered 2/5/2015
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Perio Bone Loss: Periodontal bone loss is the result of periodontal (gum) disease ; results in loss of support for teeth. This progression over time results in drifting of teeth, loss of teeth and collapse of bite. You should be in the hands of a periodontist to stop the process, prevent future problems and treat\repair the destruction. You cooperation is essential as the periodontist cannot do it without ur help.
Answered 2/5/2015
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Peridontitis: Bone loss is indicative of periodontal disease. It needs to be treated to help prevent loss of your teeth. Please see a periodontist pronto.
Answered 2/5/2015
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1month ago,dentist told that ihad 3mm pockets but bone loss was not much to worry about.Inoticed today that 1of top teeth gum seems farther back
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