gum grafting, laser gum surgery and root planing. Dana Territo is an Alzheimer’s advocate and author of “What My ...

“A quick rinse will not be effective in avoiding gum disease. Someone trying to clean ... bone defects can be filled with graft material (either synthetic bone or sometimes bovine bone).

and visiting a dentist regularly for prevention and treatment of oral disease. Treatment for periodontitis includes professional cleaning, gum grafting, laser gum surgery and root planing.