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How can you fight gum disease?

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Floss regularly: True gingivitis, limited to just inflammation in the gums, can be reversed with good oral care and regular dental visits. You want to get it checked though to make sure it hasn't progressed to the more serious form of periodontitis.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Gregory LaMorte answered

Specializes in Periodontics

Daily care: Brushing, flosssing and seeing a dental professional regularly for professional care. If you need more, your dentist or dental hygienist will recommend it.

Answered 7/26/2013

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Dr. Dinh Bui answered

Good OH, follow up.: Gum disease causes by bacterial, occlusion, and host reaction. Good oral hygiene, proper occlusion, and healthy body will definitely helps in preventing gum disease. Treatment of gum disease included cleaning, occlusal adjustment, follow up.

Answered 10/1/2013

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