How to Use periodontal in a Sentence

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• The dog has had teeth removed due to periodontal disease, and takes medicines for her gall bladder and for pain.
  — Marc Lester, Alaska Dispatch News, 25 Aug. 2017
• In fact, periodontal disease is the most common health problem in dogs.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2022
• Other oral bacteria species the team found in the gum can cause periodontal disease.
  — Jim Daley, Scientific American, 17 Dec. 2019
• Gingivitis or periodontal disease is a mild kind of gum disease that can cause swollen gums in dogs.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2022
• Most dogs have some form of periodontal disease by age 3, which can have health consequences that go beyond their mouths.
  — Christina Vercelletto, CNN Underscored, 10 Mar. 2021
• Research demonstrates that cats, dogs, and humans share some of the same types of bacteria that cause periodontal (gum) disease.
  — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 2 May 2019
• D’Alégre suffered from periodontal disease, which inflames the gums and bone surrounding the teeth, in some cases leading them to loosen or fall out.
  — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Jan. 2023
• Her lost teeth, the officials said, were simply the result of periodontal disease.
  — Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2022
• The athletes also tended to have deeper pockets between the teeth and gums, which is a warning sign of periodontal disease.
  — Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 25 Mar. 2022
• Both dogs and cats need their teeth brushed and regular dental care to prevent periodontal disease.
  — Cathy M. Rosenthal, ExpressNews.com, 31 Jan. 2020
• The poll also revealed a 30% rise in periodontal disease and a 27% increase in cavities.
  — Carolyne Zinko, SFChronicle.com, 1 Dec. 2020
• One of those health issues is gum disease, also known as periodontal disease.
  — Amanda MacMillan, Health, 9 Mar. 2023
• High amounts of this in your system can cause weight gain, hypertension, periodontal issues, and changes in blood pressure, among other things.
  — Lynn Saladino, Health.com, 22 Apr. 2021
• His mouth also didn’t have any evidence of tooth loss, dental caries, or periodontal disease.
  — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Jan. 2023
• The second group has had an increase in dental caries (cavities), periodontal (gum) disease, and tooth grinding.
  — Rachel King, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2021
• But gum disease, especially the more advanced type known as periodontal disease, can affect far more than our mouths.
  — Katie Hunt, CNN, 29 July 2020
• Patients with dry mouth are at risk for a multitude of oral health problems, including decay and periodontal disease.
  — The Seattle Times, 23 July 2018
• Many had lost most of their teeth or suffered periodontal disease and joint degeneration.
  — David Grimm, Science | AAAS, 26 Feb. 2021
• Among those 65 and older, 70 percent have some form of periodontal disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  — David Tuller, CNN, 28 May 2018
• Long-term periodontal disease is caused by poor nutrition.
  — Dr. Dana Rockey, Orange County Register, 24 Apr. 2017
• Under the rescue's care, she had been diagnosed with heart disease, had a cancerous tumor removed, a hernia treated and had all of her teeth taken out due to periodontal disease.
  — Claudia Harmata, PEOPLE.com, 16 Sep. 2020
• People with periodontal disease also have a greater risk of having a stroke or heart attack, and even seemingly low-stakes issues like dry mouth are intertwined with a higher risk of death, in general.
  — Julia Ries, SELF, 19 Oct. 2023
• In mouse studies, for instance, the drug has improved immune system and heart function and reversed periodontal disease and cognitive decline.
  — Ron Winslow, WSJ, 11 Jan. 2022
• Studies suggest a relationship between periodontal disease—the term for disease of the gums and bone structures supporting the teeth—and the inflammation that can precede heart attacks and strokes.
  — Laura Landro, WSJ, 11 Apr. 2021
• Other than a few bacteria associated with periodontal disease, the microbes in Lola’s mouth were harmless, and that’s still the case for modern people.
  — Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, 13 Feb. 2020
• The groom’s mother retired as a periodontal assistant, conducting research in a laboratory in the dental school at the University of Rochester.
  — New York Times, 21 May 2017
• In fact, periodontal disease is distressingly common in our furry friends.
  — Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 24 Apr. 2023
• The most critical ailments were paralysis, heart murmur, corneal ulcers, worms, enlarged prostate, severe periodontal disease, ear infections, and a UTI.
  — Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2023
• Decaying teeth and periodontal disease can cause serious health problems -- including heart issues -- later in life and may be related to Alzheimer’s disease.
  — Dear Abby, oregonlive.com, 17 Aug. 2019
• The nonprofit invested thousands of dollars in Kismet, who was diagnosed with heart disease, had a cancerous tumor removed, a hernia treated and had all of her teeth extracted due to periodontal disease.
  — Alaa Elassar, CNN, 12 Sep. 2020

Last Updated: 25 Jul 2024