periodontal
adjective
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Dentists and Periodontal Problems
In dentistry, cavities are important but they aren't the whole story; what happens to your gums is every bit as vital to your dental health. When you don't floss regularly to keep plaque from forming on your teeth and gums, the gums will slowly deteriorate. Dentists called periodontists specialize in the treatment of periodontal problems, and when the gums have broken down to the point where they can't hold the teeth in place a periodontist may need to provide dental implants, a costly and unpleasant process. But even a periodontist can't keep your gums healthy; that job is up to you.
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Pik Pocket tips are for use with periodontal pockets.
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Specific Animals May Be Predisposed All pets are susceptible to developing periodontal disease from poor oral care, so all cats and dogs require dental care.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 27 Aug. 2025
Similarly, pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) devices can promote osteogenesis and reduce chronic inflammation in periodontal tissues.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
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“Periodontal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/periodontal. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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