Mouth Jewelry Can Lead to Periodontal Disease.(Brief Article)

Publication: USA Today (Magazine)

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Piercing the tongue, lip, or cheek could cause localized gingival recession. This not only can lead to an unattractive defect, but leaves the tooth root more vulnerable to decay and periodontal disease.

Researchers analyzed the case of a 26-year-old female who had localized gingival recession around the area of...

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