periodontal
adjective
peri·odon·tal
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Definition of periodontal
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: investing or surrounding a tooth
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: of or affecting periodontal tissues or regions
periodontal diseases
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Other Words from periodontal
periodontally
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Examples of periodontal in a Sentence
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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, "Dear Abby: It might be time to tie the knot if this disgusting boyfriend can clean up his act first," 17 Aug. 2019 Research demonstrates that cats, dogs, and humans share some of the same types of bacteria that cause periodontal (gum) disease. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "How Unsanitary Is It to Kiss Your Pet on the Mouth?," 2 May 2019 However, there is no scientifically sound evidence showing that contact with pets transmits this bacteria in a way that actually leads to periodontal disease in pet-owners, Dr. Villamizar-Martinez says. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "How Unsanitary Is It to Kiss Your Pet on the Mouth?," 2 May 2019 Patients with dry mouth are at risk for a multitude of oral health problems, including decay and periodontal disease. — The Seattle Times, "Washington’s most vulnerable can’t access critical dental care," 23 July 2018 Research has demonstrated links between periodontal infections and chronic conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. — David Tuller, CNN, "When is dentistry not medicine? When insurance is involved," 28 May 2018 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, "When is dentistry not medicine? When insurance is involved," 28 May 2018 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, "When is dentistry not medicine? When insurance is involved," 28 May 2018 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, "When is dentistry not medicine? When insurance is involved," 28 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'periodontal.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for periodontal
periodontal
adjective
peri·odon·tal
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Medical Definition of periodontal
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: investing or surrounding a tooth
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: of or affecting the periodontium
periodontal infection
Other Words from periodontal
periodontally
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