periodontal
adjective/ˌpɛriəˈdɑntəl/
Frequency rank: #16,726 most common English word
Meaning
relating to the tissues and structures surrounding and supporting the teeth.
Example sentence
The dentist referred her to periodontal specialist because her gums showed signs of serious disease.
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