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Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease, also called gum disease, is a serious chronic bacterial infection that attacks and destroys the gums and the bone that hold your teeth in place. Approximately 80% of adult Americans have some form of gum disease. (Gum Disease, the American Dental Association, 2003) Periodontal disease refers to a group of problems that arise in the sulcus, the crevice between the gum and the tooth.
Periodontal diseases are generally divided into two groups, Gingivitis and Periodontitis. Gingivitis is one of the most common forms of periodontal disease. ... Periodontitis the more advanced form of periodontal disease, damages the bone and connective tissue that supports the teeth. ... As the disease progresses, these pockets become deeper and fill with more bacteria, the gums severely recede and some pockets may even be filled with puss. ... Gum disease generally does not hurt and you may not even be aware that you have it until an advanced stage. ... As the disease progresses into periodontitis there may be swelling around the root of your tooth which will cause you to experience sensitivity to hot or cold, or to feel pain when brushing your teeth. ... 115-125)
Periodontal disease is usually a slow, painless, and progressive disease. Most adults with periodontal disease are unaware that they have it. ... With periodontal disease, the supporting bone and gums are destroyed, forming pockets around your teeth. The primary way in which periodontal disease is diagnosed is by probing. Your dentist or dental hygienist can determine whether or not you have periodontal disease by measuring the depth of pockets. This is done by using a dental instrument called a periodontal probe.
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