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My mom is facing this issue she is 54 years old ..her gums are dissolving and beneath teeth is been seen there is slight pain
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Scaling.
Mobile teeth extraction
Followed by Replacement of missing teeth.
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She has gum disease which is referred as chronic periodontitis. A full mouth x ray followed by Periodontal evaluation to save or extract the teeth should be done by a periodontist.
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Take an x ray , get blood sugar measured
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The teeth will fall eventually if untreated .
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Dr. Enosh Steward
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11 yrs exp
Vadodara
Lot of tartar/calculus seen
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get scaling done to remove the tartar and extraction of teeth if mobile
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dental consultation asap
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