periodontia
/ˌpɛriəˈdɑnʃə/
noun
- The branch of dentistry that deals with the gums and other tissues that support the teeth, and the treatment of diseases affecting them.
- After years of bleeding gums, she finally visited a specialist in periodontia.
- He decided to study periodontia because he wanted to help people keep their natural teeth longer.
- Periodontia focuses on preventing and treating gum disease before it leads to tooth loss.
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