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Periodontal (Gum) Disease
By: Shanna Deveraux
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What is Periodontal Disease?
 Periodontal disease ranges from simple gum inflammation to serious
disease that results in major damage to the soft tissue and bone that
support the teeth. In the worst cases, teeth are lost.
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What is the cause of gum disease?
Our mouths are full of bacteria. These bacteria, along with mucus
and other particles, constantly form a sticky, colorless “plaque” on
teeth.
Plaque can be removed by brushing, flossing and using mouth rinse
on your teeth.
If plaque sits on your teeth long enough if hardens into tartar.
Tartar cannot be removed without professional tools by a hygienist
or dentist.
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Healthy gums vs. diseased gums
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Periodontitis
 When gingivitis is not treated, it turns into periodontitis, which means
inflammation around the teeth.
 Inflammation causes pockets around the tooth that become infected.
 Plaque spreads and grows below the gum line.
 Bacterial toxins and the body’s natural response to infection start to break
down the bone and connective tissue that hold teeth in place.
 If not treated, the bones, gums, and tissue that support the teeth are
destroyed. The teeth may eventually become loose and have to be
removed.
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Symptoms Include:
 Bad breath that won’t go away
 Swollen or red gums
 Tender or bleeding gums
 Painful chewing
 Loose teeth
 Sensitive teeth
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Stages of Periodontitis
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Gingivitis
Inflammation of the gums without
bone loss.
Early Periodontitis
Inflammation of the gums and the
surrounding tissues that results in
early bone loss.
Moderate Periodontitis
Inflammation of the gums and the
surrounding tissues that results in
moderate bone loss.
Advanced Periodontitis
Inflammation of the gums and the
surrounding tissues that results in
severe bone loss.
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Risk Factors:
DIABETES
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How can I prevent gum disease?
 Brush your teeth twice a day
 Floss regularly to remove plaque in between your teeth
 Visit the dentist routinely for a check-up and professional cleaning
 Don’t smoke
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References:
• http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/oralhealth/Topics/GumDiseases/Periodonta
lGumDisease.htm#howCanI
• http://www.deardoctor.com/articles/understanding-gumperiodontal-disease/page2.php
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