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Gums are losing strentgh

2018-06-15 18:39:05
My gums are losing the teath, because of this food getting stuck, also black layer near top part of the teath
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You require a thorough scaling as it’s a sign of periodontitis . regular oral hygiene checkups post the scaling . Black on top of teeth as you have mentioned is hardened plaque called calculus which is removed by scaling .
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Get your cleaning ( scaling and polishing ) done. If your dentist advises you may need further periodontal treatment to strengthen your gums.
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Brush twice daily and use a dental floss to clean between teeth

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