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Gingivectomy for Gum Disease
If you maintain good dental care after surgery, a gingivectomy is likely to help stop gum disease. Your gums should become pink and healthy again.
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: November 16, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Arden Christen, DDS, MSD, MA, FACD - Dentistry | |
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