pyorrhea
Pus from gums
Pyorrhea is a severe gum disease marked by inflammation, pus discharge, and loosening of teeth.
The term is somewhat dated in clinical use, where periodontitis is now preferred, but pyorrhea persists in general speech: The dentist warned that neglecting his gums could lead to pyorrhea.
Also spelled pyorrhoea.
periodontal
Gum infection destroying jawbone
- gingivitisGum tissue inflammation
- recessionProlonged economic decline
- extractionAct of removing
- scalingClimbing or resizing
symptoms
Infected tissue fluid
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
halitosis · pain · soreness · inflammation · abscess · suppuration · purulent · oozing
treatment
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- debridementRemoving damaged tissue surgically
- irrigationArtificial water supply for agriculture
- curettageSurgical tissue removal procedure
- tetracyclineBroad-spectrum bacterial treatment
periodontitis
Gum infection destroying jawbone
- gingivitisGum tissue inflammation
- recessionProlonged economic decline
- extractionAct of removing
pus
Infected tissue fluid
tenderness · halitosis · pain · soreness · inflammation · abscess · suppuration · purulent · oozing · throbbing
antibiotics
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- debridementRemoving damaged tissue surgically
- irrigationArtificial water supply for agriculture
- curettageSurgical tissue removal procedure
gingiva
Oral mucosa around teeth