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What to do if i have a really bad gingivitis is it serious?
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Could be...: Your condition needs to be evaluated together with pocket depth readings and radiographs. Call a local dentist for an appointment.
Answered 6/10/2014
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See your dentist : It is serious. Gum disease also called periodontitis.destroys the tissue and bone that support the teeth and can cause tooth loss and tooth shifting. Periodontitis can also be transmitted to your loved ones via saliva. This condition needs to be treated by the dentist. Call your dentist today!
Answered 6/15/2014
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