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Periodontitis
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The word periodontal means “around the tooth”. Periodontal disease attacks the gums and the bone that support the teeth. Plaque is a sticky film of food debris, bacteria, and saliva.
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If plaque is not removed, it turns into calculus (tartar). When plaque and calculus are not removed, they begin to destroy the gums and bone.
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Periodontal disease is characterized by red, swollen, and bleeding gums.
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Four out of five people have periodontal disease and don’t know it! Most people are not aware of it because the disease is usually painless in the early stages.
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Not only is it the number one reason for tooth loss, research suggests that there may be a link between periodontal disease and other diseases such as, stroke, bacterial pneumonia, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and increased risk during pregnancy.
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Researchers are determining if inflammation and bacteria associated with periodontal disease affects these systemic diseases and conditions.
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Smoking also increases the risk of periodontal disease.
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Good oral hygiene, a balanced diet, and regular dental visits can help reduce your risk of developing
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periodontal disease.
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Signs and symptoms of periodontal disease:
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Bleeding gums – Gums should never bleed, even when you brush vigorously or use dental floss.
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Loose teeth – Also caused by bone loss or weakened periodontal fibers .
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New spacing between teeth – Caused by bone loss.
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Persistent bad breath – Caused by bacteria.
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Pus around the teeth and gums.
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Receding gums – Loss of gum around a tooth.
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Red and puffy gums.
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Tenderness or Discomfort.
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Here are some of the more common treatments for periodontal disease:
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Scaling and root planing – In order to preserve the health of the gum tissue, the bacteria and calculus (tartar) which initially caused the infection, must be removed.
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Pocket elimination surgery – Pocket elimination surgery (also known as flap surgery) is a surgical treatment which can be performed to reduce the pocket size between the teeth and gums.
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Surgery on the jawbone is another option which serves to eliminate indentations in the bone which foster the colonization of bacteria.
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