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Brush my teeth, floss, and have always went to dentist since child aged, now i go and have been told i have pertidontal disease, which upset me no end. it has to be heriditary. im not perfect but i have always gone to dentist. when i brush my teeth do n
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How is your diet: You sound like a dedicated patient but even the best intentions can be foiled by too much exposure to sugars. Record everything you eat in a week and circle everything that contains sugar. This may help identify a problem. Other factors that can influence your periodontal condition include as you mentioned genetics. It might be helpful to visit a periodontist and further discus these factors.
Answered 3/22/2015
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Periodontal disease-: I believe in measuring gum pockets on each visit to ward off any beginning signs. Once you have gum disease the key is inactivating it & staying inactive. Periodontal issues have been connected to genetics in some research. Please seek care with a periodontist or dentist. Bone loss, foul breath & bacterial infections are some gum disease issues. Scaling & root planing & laser can help you.
Answered 9/28/2012
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