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What is a Furcation? Has Yours Become Damaged?

January 9, 2020

Filed under: Uncategorized — friscoperio @ 6:39 pm
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Periodontitis is a serious condition that can permanently affect the overall health of your gum tissue. However, many people don’t realize that the visible portions of your gum tissue are not the only oral structures at risk if you develop periodontitis. The furcation, which is responsible for holding the roots of multiple teeth, can also become compromised. Today, a periodontist in Frisco explains what this means and how you can treat it, effectively saving your teeth in the process.

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