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Gum inflammation since 1 month
I'm suffering from gum inflammation from past one month, there is also plaque around the incissors.
My doctor diagnosed me with gingivitis and gave medication.
Should I go for scaling of teeth?
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Yes Scaling is necessary for this type of condition
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Go for your scaling done...it improves your gum health
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Hi you may need sub-gingival curettage. Had there been pics I could have explained better
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Meet a Periodontist near by (Specialist dr for gums)
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Go for scaling
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Please get teeth cleaning/ scaling done to improve your gum health
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you can visit my clinic for scaling
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Full mouth scaling needed
Brush twice
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Dr. Pia Patel
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14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Get scaling done.
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
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10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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Scaling is recommended
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