How to Use periodontal in a Sentence

periodontal

adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • Other oral bacteria species the team found in the gum can cause periodontal disease.
    — Jim Daley, Scientific American, 17 Dec. 2019
  • One of those health issues is gum disease, also known as periodontal disease.
    — Amanda MacMillan, Health, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Pik Pocket tips are for use with periodontal pockets.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
  • 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
  • Both dogs and cats need their teeth brushed and regular dental care to prevent periodontal disease.
    — Cathy M. Rosenthal, ExpressNews.com, 31 Jan. 2020
  • His mouth also didn’t have any evidence of tooth loss, dental caries, or periodontal disease.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Jan. 2023
  • 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
  • Many had lost most of their teeth or suffered periodontal disease and joint degeneration.
    — David Grimm, Science | AAAS, 26 Feb. 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The second group has had an increase in dental caries (cavities), periodontal (gum) disease, and tooth grinding.
    — Rachel King, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2021
  • This model includes an orthodontic, implant, periodontal and toothbrush tip along with three classic tips.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
  • In fact, periodontal disease is distressingly common in our furry friends.
    — Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 24 Apr. 2023
  • 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
  • Inflammation is a major trigger of periodontal disease, causing gums to recede and contributing to bone loss in the mouth.
    — New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Good dental care at home is essential to help keep periodontal disease from becoming more serious or recurring.
    — Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2024
  • The poll also revealed a 30% rise in periodontal disease and a 27% increase in cavities.
    — Carolyne Zinko, SFChronicle.com, 1 Dec. 2020
  • Five interchangeable tips, including two standard jet heads, an orthodontic tip ideal for braces, a periodontal jet tip that's gentle on gums, and a tongue cleaner.
    — Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Half of Medicare beneficiaries have some periodontal disease, or infection of structures around teeth, including the gums.
    — Austin Frakt, miamiherald, 19 Mar. 2018
  • In the United States, about 4 in 10 adults have some form of periodontal (gum) disease, such as gingivitis and periodontitis.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 30 Jan. 2025
  • 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

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