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periodontal disease

American  

noun

  1. any of various mixed bacterial infections that affect the soft tissues and bones supporting the teeth.


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In addition, given that bad breath is often associated with periodontal disease, treating this symptom early could help prevent more serious damage in the future.

From Science Daily • Feb. 15, 2024

Work we have done with our collaborators has shown that treating plaque samples from periodontal disease patients with 6.5 mmol of nitrate increased healthy bacteria levels and reduced acidity.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2024

A phase 1 trial of a lipoxin-based mouthwash published last year indicated the drug was safe in people with periodontal disease and also showed some hints of efficacy.

From Science Magazine • May 4, 2022

He was a co-inventor of the Sonicare toothbrush, which was was born out of his own struggles in the 1980s with periodontal disease.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2022

Her lost teeth, the officials said, were simply the result of periodontal disease.

From Washington Post • Feb. 9, 2022

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