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Periodontitis

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Periodontitis is advanced gum disease where chronic inflammation damages the tissues and bone supporting the teeth. It can cause gum recession, loose teeth, bad breath and eventual tooth loss if untreated.

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Daily Flossing

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Daily flossing helps remove plaque between teeth where brushing cannot reach.

Weeks·💪 Medium effort

Periodontal Maintenance

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Regular periodontal maintenance helps prevent recurrence and progression.

Ongoing·💪 Medium effort

Antibiotics

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Bacterial prostatitis may require antibiotic treatment.

Days to weeks·💪 Medium effort

Blood Sugar Control

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Optimising blood glucose control in diabetes to prevent progression of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

Months·💪 Medium effort

Electric Toothbrush

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Electric toothbrushes can improve plaque removal around the gumline.

Weeks·💪 Low effort

Chlorhexidine Mouthwash

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Chlorhexidine antibacterial mouthwash for short-term reduction of oral bacteria. Most effective antibacterial mouthwash available.

Days to weeks·💪 Low effort

Scaling and Root Planing

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Scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning procedure used to treat periodontitis.

Weeks to months·💪 Medium effort

Interdental Brushes

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Interdental brushes can clean larger spaces between teeth affected by gum recession.

Weeks·💪 Low effort

Smoking Cessation

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Stopping smoking to reduce recurrence risk and cardiovascular complications after PE. Smoking is a significant risk factor for recurrent venous thromboembolism and cardiovascular disease.

Months·💪 High effort

Periodontal Surgery

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Surgery may be needed for advanced periodontitis with deep pockets or bone loss.

Months·💪 High effort

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