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Can Exposure To Agent Orange Have Side Effects On Gums

HI i was exposed to Agent orange in 67 and 68 came back after 1yr and started have ing problem,s , going to the dentist Gum problem.s then Root , the DENTIST said i would have to have my teeth pulled as i would not have any gums to put teeth on . in the end i gave in after years off trying everything i had all my teeth. nice ones to o pulled .
Thu, 10 Jul 2014
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Hello,

Thanks for consulting HCM ,

Read your query, as you have gums and teeth problem dont be worried so much be relaxed try to maintain proper oral hygiene which help in maintaing healthy gums and teeth for this you can do warm saline gargle two - three times a day, use regular mouthwash like chlorhexidine, or Hiora , brush your teeth twice daily , do regular flossing .
Consult dentist and go for proper oral examination and if needed go for oral prophylaxis.

Hope it will help you.
Wishing you good health.

Regards,
Dr. Priyanka tiwari
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Can Exposure To Agent Orange Have Side Effects On Gums

Hello, Thanks for consulting HCM , Read your query, as you have gums and teeth problem dont be worried so much be relaxed try to maintain proper oral hygiene which help in maintaing healthy gums and teeth for this you can do warm saline gargle two - three times a day, use regular mouthwash like chlorhexidine, or Hiora , brush your teeth twice daily , do regular flossing . Consult dentist and go for proper oral examination and if needed go for oral prophylaxis. Hope it will help you. Wishing you good health. Regards, Dr. Priyanka tiwari