
Suggest Treatment For Periodontal Gum Disease In An Elderly Person

Question: My mother is 81 years old and we believe she has para XXXXXXX gum disease what do we do about it
Brief Answer:
Please elaborate the problem..
Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
As per your complain it is not Para XXXXXXX but Periodontal gum disease which is deep infection in gums leading spread of infection to the underlying supporting bone..
Please explain the symptoms that she is facing like loosening of teeth, gum bleeding, pain, gum swelling, pus discharge, receeding gums etc so that I can guide you better..
Also please explain if your mother is having any medical problems or is she on any medications?
Please revert back with answers..
Regards .
Please elaborate the problem..
Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
As per your complain it is not Para XXXXXXX but Periodontal gum disease which is deep infection in gums leading spread of infection to the underlying supporting bone..
Please explain the symptoms that she is facing like loosening of teeth, gum bleeding, pain, gum swelling, pus discharge, receeding gums etc so that I can guide you better..
Also please explain if your mother is having any medical problems or is she on any medications?
Please revert back with answers..
Regards .
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