periodontal disease
Gum tissue deterioration
Periodontal disease is infection and inflammation of the gums and tissues surrounding the teeth.
It ranges from gingivitis—mild gum inflammation—to periodontitis, where gums pull away from teeth and bone deteriorates, potentially leading to tooth loss.
Poor oral hygiene, smoking, and diabetes increase risk: The dentist said my periodontal disease had progressed too far to save the tooth.
- gingivitisGum tissue inflammation
- pyorrheaGum disease with pus
- tartarHardened dental plaque
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
- dental plaqueBacterial film on teeth
bone loss · loose · swollen gums · bleeding gums · anaerobic · gum · gum line · receding gums · halitosis · subgingival · stomatitis · bad breath · scaling · mouth · pocket · caries · hygienist · flossing
- dental caretoothbrush, toothpaste, floss, dental floss, brushing
- dental healthdental care, dental hygiene, oral health, cavities, tooth decay
- Dental Issuescavities, tooth decay, gingivitis, toothache, dental caries
- dental problemsmissing teeth, cavities, tooth decay, overbite, underbite
- gum diseasegingivitis, gum inflammation, gum infection, pyorrhea, trench mouth
- mouth problemscavity, canker sore, mouth ulcers, gum infection, toothache
periodontal diseasedental caries
Tooth decay disease
tooth decay · cavity · enamel erosion · dental cavity · cavities
disease, periodontal, periodontitis, periodontics, periodontist