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Why would you need a
Periodontist?
Periodontal disease is known as the "silent infection" and affects about three out of four people. Fortunately, most have good habits and favorable genes and control periodontal disease with regular dental care. Others with numerous host factors such as stress, tobacco, inadequate home care and medical disorders can lose considerable ground if periodontal disease goes undetected and untreated.
Early periodontal disease is subtle, and called GINGIVITIS. This is characterized by marginal redness and often bleeding is evident. If your dentist has asked you to brush more, floss or get your teeth cleaned more often he is likely asking you to control gingivitis.
More advanced PERIODONTITIS involves loss of bone support, and if untreated leads to loss of teeth. Often slight shifting of teeth, occasional soreness of the gums or puffy gums are considered normal, however these are sure signs of advancing PERIODONTAL DISEASE.
Periodontal Disease?
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