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This Week's Question
I have peridontal disease. I've been told I need 7 on top and 7 on bottom pulled.Only one tooth is really loose and bothers me. The rest seem to be pretty solid to me. Am I foolish to try to save them by getting the root planning and scaling and just removing the one that bothers me? I want to save my teeth and give it a try before having to go with dentures or partial dentures.Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks. Linda
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topics and terminology

Periodontics gums and bone support	Endodontics root canals
Oral Surgery extracting or pulling teeth	Preventive Care toothbrushes, flossing, mouthwash
Restorative Care fillings, bondings	Aesthetic Care bleaching, porcelain veneers or bondings
Implants	Crown and Bridgework
Dentures and Partial Dentures Full dentures replace all the teeth, partial dentures replace some of the teeth. Both types are removable.	X-rays X-rays are used to help a dentist see things that are not obvious using sight alone.
How Much Does It Cost?	Insurance There are many types of dental insurance.
Miscellaneous This is for all those questions that do not fit any of my other topics.	Orthodontics Straightening teeth
Pedodontics--Children's Teeth A pedodontist is a dentist who specializes in treating children. The office is usually "miniaturized" with games and puzzles. Thank god for pedodontists.