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Decay in gum
There is a decay in gum around the teeth in the front lower part and upper corner part. What medication would relief from gum decay. I don't have any habit of chewing gutka, smoking and drinking.
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Hello! I see you are 34year old...time to develop concern about good oral hygiene.
The deposit is tartar/calculus which would require scaling in a Dental office. If not removed, it will irritate your gums and cause bone loss with subsequent weak teeth.
Also, look for appropriate Brushing technique, your Dentist will help you with that.
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Dental office :Scaling
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Good oral hygiene. Don’t discontinue Brushing even if it bleeds. Need of the hour: Scaling /Cleaning!
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You require to get your teeth cleaned professionally by a dentist.
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Your gums have plaque and calculus deposited in between the gums and teeth.You require urgent cleaning(scaling) of your teeth by a dentist.
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Dr. Sushant S.C.Walke
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23 yrs exp
North Goa
Its not decay. That is tartar deposited on the teeth due to poor oral hygiene.
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You need to schedule an appointment with a dentist for scaling.
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Maintain a good oral hygiene by brushing every day twice daily. Must before bed.
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