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A member asked:
My mother has periodontal disease, it's pretty serious but she has not lost any teeth yet, can removing all of her teeth fix the very bad mouth odor?
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Treatment plan: Speak to your general dentist and or periodontist for a complete evaluation and treatment plan prior to the extraction of any teeth.
Answered 8/15/2016
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Possibly: But her halitosis may be due to other factors. Please have her see a periodontist for an exam and treatment plan.
Answered 7/21/2016
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Not necessarily: All depends on the cause of her halitosis. May be from diet, GERD, failure to clean tongue, infected sinuses, systemic disease, medications or supplements, etc. please have your mother discuss this with her Dentist.
Answered 8/26/2016
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