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“When we look at gingivitis, that’s just the start of the bleeding of the gums; that’s reversible. You can go in and brush and floss and things of that nature. There’s no bone loss when we’re looking at gingivitis,” explained Dr. Perry. Key message: early detection saves teeth!
If you ignore the bleeding and plaque and tarter continue to build up on the teeth, irreversible bone loss can occur. “You can’t rebuild that bone,” stated Dr. Perry.
Additional recommendations include avoiding smoking, removing and cleaning dentures daily if you wear them, and of course maintaining good blood glucose control.
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