Periodontal Disease

Periodontitis; Periodontitis gum disease; Periodontitis periodontal disease

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Periodontal disease Periodontal disease is an infection of the teeth gums and the bone that surrounds the teeth Most people who have

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from the teeth forming pockets that fill with more plaque Tooth roots are exposed to plaque and become susceptible to decay and sensitive to cold and touch Advanced periodontitis is present when the teeth lose more attachment because the supporting bone is destroyed Unless treated the affected teeth frequently becomes loose may fall

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An intriguing article appeared in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute showing a correlation between periodontal disease and the development of pancreatic cancer There have been a

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brushing But many clients are unable to brush their pet s teeth daily Dental diets are a convenient and effective way to reduce the formation of plaque and tartar

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Mouth of the same individual shows severe edema of the palatal tissue and granulation Note the deep magenta color of the gingiva close to the tooth as compared to the pink of the palate

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Before soft tissue graft

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We ll also note the color and texture of your gums healthy gums are pink and have a stippled appearance similar to the skin of an orange In the early stages of periodontal disease

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making them red tender swollen and likely to bleed easily Periodontitis occurs when toxins destroy the tissues that anchor the teeth in the bone Gums become detached from the teeth forming pockets that fill with more plaque Tooth roots

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may also hamper systemic management by making chewing painful or difficult leading the person to select foods that are easier to chew but which may not be nutritionally appropriate From the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research Detection and Prevention of Periodontal Disease in Diabetes June 1994

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Finally we ll take X rays of your mouth to establish whether there has been bone loss around your teeth another indicator of periodontal disease If your mouth is healthy the bone comes up

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By Karla Gale NEW YORK Reuters Health People who test positive for bacteria that cause periodontal disease also have increased thickness of the carotid artery which suggests there is

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