Is there any bone loss or infection?

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Asked for Male, 26 Years

I got infection in my gum couple of months ago, was suggested to get deep cleaning twice post that it has been okayish but I still feel there is some gum infection as I get bleeding once in a while. I got a opt xray today. Do I have bone loss or infection now in teeth also? I have attached the photo of the x ray.

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DR MEENU DHIMAN

Endodontist 14 yrs exp Delhi

Some amount of bone loss

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Dr. Pia Patel

Dentist 14 yrs exp Chennai

Hi, Are you having any pain or discomfort after the deep cleaning procedure. You need to maintain a good oral hygiene and get a professional cleaning every 6 months.

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Dr. Shalini Nanda

Hair Transplant Surgeon 10 yrs exp Bangalore

Yes bone loss is there Go gor scalling in every 6month This opg is reversed hold it on the opp side Mentain oral hygiene

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Dr. N Mythili Rani Dentist 12 yrs exp Guntur Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. N Mythili Rani

Dentist 12 yrs exp Guntur

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Scaling is advisable for every 6months.Gums are fine. The opg is not clear.u reversed the right to left . on the lower left side, u ve impacted wisdom tooth which needs an extraction.The adjacent tooth is damaging bcz of dat. Lower right side also the same issue.

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just do Warm salt water gargling twice daily... use ultra soft toothbrush. aviod hard brushing.

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