Summary
Periodontal diseases are serious bacterial infections that attack the gums and the surrounding tissues, leading to loosening or loss of teeth if left untreated.
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It is caused by plaque buildup below the gum line, which the body's immune system fights.
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It is common but largely preventable.
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Summary
Periodontitis (per-e-o-don-TIE-tis), also called gum disease, is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and, without treatment, can destroy the bone that supports your teeth. Periodontitis can cause teeth to loosen or lead to tooth loss.
Periodontitis is common but largely preventable.
Periodontitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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Periodontal diseases, also called gum diseases, are serious bacterial infections that attack the gums and the surrounding tissues. If it's left untreated, the disease will continue and the underlying bone around the teeth will dissolve and will no longer be able to hold the teeth in place.
Periodontal Diseases | Johns Hopkins Medicine
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In a person with periodontitis, the inner layer of the gum and bone pull away from the teeth and form pockets. These small spaces between teeth and gums collect debris and can become infected. The body's immune system fights the bacteria as the plaque spreads and grows below the gum line.
Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease (Gum Disease) - WebMD
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Periodontal disease , also known as gum disease , is a set of inflammatory conditions affecting the tissues surrounding the teeth. [5] In its early stage, called gingivitis, the gums become swollen…
Periodontal disease - Wikipedia
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In 2017 the World Workshop on the Classification for Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions established a classification system for periodontitis that involves staging (i.e., the severity and extent of…
Periodontitis | American Dental Association
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What causes periodontal disease ? Bacteria in your mouth produce toxins that can irritate gum tissue. If the bacteria isn’t cleared away by brushing your teeth, it forms a film (…
Gum (Periodontal) Disease - Cleveland Clinic
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