Periodontal
adjective
Connected to or affecting the gums around the teeth.
She practiced good oral hygiene to avoid periodontal disease.
Often appears as...
- periodontal disease
- periodontal surgery
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Relates to the periodontium (the tissues that surround and support the teeth in the mouth).
Loss of teeth can be caused by periodontal damage.
Often appears as...
- periodontal treatment
- periodontal pocket
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Pertaining to a periodontist, the dental profession dedicated to diagnosing and treating periodontal disease.
The dentist referred him to a periodontal specialist for his gum disease.
Often appears as...
- periodontal specialist
- periodontal practice
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Connected to or affecting the gums around the teeth.
She practiced good oral hygiene to avoid periodontal disease.
Often appears as...
- periodontal disease
- periodontal surgery
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Relates to the periodontium (the tissues that surround and support the teeth in the mouth).
Loss of teeth can be caused by periodontal damage.
Often appears as...
- periodontal treatment
- periodontal pocket
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Pertaining to a periodontist, the dental profession dedicated to diagnosing and treating periodontal disease.
The dentist referred him to a periodontal specialist for his gum disease.
Often appears as...
- periodontal specialist
- periodontal practice
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Gum Focus
Use 'periodontal' when referring to anything related to the gums.
Periodontal diseases are primarily the conditions of gum tissues.
Pro Tip 2/3Oral Health
Mention 'periodontal' while discussing routines that involve caring for one's gums.
My dentist suggests periodontal checkups twice a year.
Pro Tip 3/3Hygiene Importance
Stress the importance of oral hygiene to prevent periodontal diseases.
Ignoring your brushing habits can lead to serious periodontal issues.
Pro Tip 1/3Gum Focus
Use 'periodontal' when referring to anything related to the gums.
Periodontal diseases are primarily the conditions of gum tissues.
Pro Tip 2/3Oral Health
Mention 'periodontal' while discussing routines that involve caring for one's gums.
My dentist suggests periodontal checkups twice a year.
Pro Tip 3/3Hygiene Importance
Stress the importance of oral hygiene to prevent periodontal diseases.
Ignoring your brushing habits can lead to serious periodontal issues.
Pro Tip 1/3Gum Focus
Use 'periodontal' when referring to anything related to the gums.
Periodontal diseases are primarily the conditions of gum tissues.
Pro Tip 2/3Oral Health
Mention 'periodontal' while discussing routines that involve caring for one's gums.
My dentist suggests periodontal checkups twice a year.
Pro Tip 3/3Hygiene Importance
Stress the importance of oral hygiene to prevent periodontal diseases.
Ignoring your brushing habits can lead to serious periodontal issues.
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looking at the fat content of yogurt, I was in another corner studying dog food. That lab smelled really good, by the way, let me tell you. We all brush our teeth on a regular basis. How many of us brush our pets' teeth? Animals as adults commonly get periodontal disease,
Video examples
The science of friction...
looking at the fat content of yogurt, I was in another corner studying dog food. That lab smelled really good, by the way, let me tell you. We all brush our teeth on a regular basis. How many of us brush our pets' teeth? Animals as adults commonly get periodontal disease,
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