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ORAL HYGIENE
Teeth After
Removal of
Plaque
TREATMENT
RESTORATION
TREATMENT
ROOT CANAL TREATMENT (RCT)
DISEASES OF GUMS
Broken fillings/teeth
Misaligned/crowded teeth
Systemic disease
Drugs[xerostomia]
Hormonal Imbalance
SIGN & SYMPTOMS
Red ,puffy gums.
Gum tenderness[pain]
Gum that bleed during brushing.
Gum Recession
Pockets causing food impaction
Bone loss starts
Persistent bad breath.[halitosis]
Shifted/loosened teeth.
Pus
Advanced stages of gum diseases can cause 70% of tooth loss
PREVENTION
Proper oral hygiene can prevent gum diseases , tooth
decay (dental caries), tooth loss and help improving
quality of life