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Symptoms of clinical depression

Symptoms of clinical depression

The symptoms of depression can be complex and vary widely between people. If you're depressed, you may feel sad, hopeless and lose interest in things you used to enjoy.The symp...

 Oct. 01
Surgical treatments for periodontitis (part 6)

Surgical treatments for periodontitis (part 6)

• Flap surgery (pocket reduction surgery): Your periodontist makes tiny incisions in your gum so that a section of gum tissue can be lifted back, exposing the roots for more effective scaling and root planing. • Soft tissue grafts. When you lose gum tissue, your gu...

 Aug. 31

How to diagnose periodontitis (part 4)

How to diagnose periodontitis (part 4) To determine whether you have periodontitis and how severe it is, your dentist may:• Review your medical history to identify any factors that could be contributing to your sym...

Aug. 29

Risk factors, complications of periodontitis (part 3)

Risk factors, complications of periodontitis (part 3) • Gingivitis• Poor oral health habits• Smoking or chewing tobacco• Hormonal changes, such as those related to pregnancy or menopause• Recreational drug use...

Aug. 28